Patient's question:
I took birth control pills one week before my period, and now a week has passed. Yesterday, I had a little bit of bleeding, and I thought it might be the start of my period. Is it possible that the birth control pills caused vaginal spotting again? Today, there's still a bit of blood. How should I solve this?Doctor's answer:
Emergency contraception pills are high-dose hormones, which can affect menstruation and menopause, leading to irregular periods. Some people may experience withdrawal bleeding again about a week after taking emergency contraception pills. If the amount and duration of bleeding are similar to your regular period, it can be considered as one menstrual cycle. Currently, the spotting bleeding may be related to emergency contraception pills, so it's best to wait and see for now. I hope the above answer helps you. Thank you.