Patient's question:
I took emergency contraception last month. This month, my period started on the 14th and has not stopped. I had a thorough check-up at the hospital, and everything was normal. The doctor prescribed Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets. I want to ask how long I need to take this medication before I can apply the topical treatment?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your description of your condition, you took emergency contraception orally last month. Starting from the 14th of this month, you have been experiencing continuous vaginal bleeding. Emergency contraception can indeed cause this symptom. Oral estrogen may help the endometrium to gradually repair and apply medication. Generally, medication can be applied after three to four days of taking it, but you need to continue taking it after the bleeding stops and add progesterone in the second half of your menstrual period.