Patient's question:
I just got divorced and I don't want a baby for now, so I use condoms. Last month, the condoms at home ran out, so I bought emergency contraception pills. But my period hasn't come for a month, is it amenorrhea? What should a patient do if they have amenorrhea after taking emergency contraception pills?Doctor's answer:
Taking emergency contraception pills may interfere with normal menstruation. If menstruation does not resume after taking emergency contraception pills, it is also necessary to consider the possibility of pregnancy due to successful breastfeeding. On the other hand, it is usually the medication that causes the delay in menstruation. However, menstruation not occurring for less than a week is not a sign of amenorrhea. If this situation occurs again, patients should promptly seek medical attention for follow-up visits, including endocrine function tests, MRI scans, and blood hCG tests. A clear diagnosis should be made, and timely treatment should be administered.