Patient's question:
My sister had sex with her boyfriend again yesterday without using condoms, but instead bought birth control pills. They took the pills right after, and today my sister noticed she had broken the skin. Fortunately, there wasn't much blood. What could be the reason for this?Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described, the skin peeling after taking birth control pills is one of the manifestations of side effects that may occur after consuming birth control pills, and this is a normal phenomenon. This is mainly because birth control pills contain certain hormones that have the effects of inhibiting and delaying menopause, as well as inhibiting the endometrium. After taking the pills, the hormone levels in the body decrease, and after the drug is metabolized, the hormone levels rise, leading to withdrawal-related peeling. It is recommended that patients drink more hot water and brown sugar water. Consuming birth control pills can also pose certain risks to a woman's body, potentially causing irregular menstruation, endocrine disorders, and in severe cases, infertility. It is important to note that people with heart disease should not take this medication. For future sexual activity, it is advisable to take proper safety measures, such as using condoms, and to avoid using birth control pills as much as possible.