Patient's question:
After taking birth control pills for the first month, my girlfriend's period was lighter in color and shorter in amount. She had two sexual encounters in the middle, but both times she used protection. However, this month her period is delayed by more than ten days and hasn't arrived yet. She took two pregnancy tests, but they were both negative. What could be the reason?Doctor's answer:
You are experiencing side effects from taking birth control pills. You can go to the hospital for an ultrasound to check the thickness of the endometrium and address the issue based on the diagnosis. Birth control pills are hormones that can cause menstrual irregularities and disorders. It is recommended to take birth control pills no more than once a month and no more than three times a year. If you do not want to have children, it is advisable to use condoms. There are many reasons for a decrease in menstrual flow, including endocrine disorders, systemic diseases, ovarian tumors, malnutrition, stress, and long-term use of birth control pills, among others.