Patient's question:
I have been breastfeeding and taking birth control pills. Will there be any side effects? So, I want to know if taking birth control pills can cause menstrual changes, such as a decrease in the amount of flow?Doctor's answer:
After taking birth control pills, the menstrual color may become darker and the menstrual flow may be reduced. This is because birth control pills interfere with estrogen excretion, which is a normal phenomenon. Many people experience this after taking birth control pills. You should consider the adverse reactions caused by birth control pills. Due to their effects of inhibiting and delaying menopause, as well as inhibiting the endometrium, birth control pills can delay the next menstrual period. They may also cause a temporary drop in hormone levels in the blood due to temporary use, followed by an increase and subsequent withdrawal bleeding, which may manifest as an early menstrual period.