Patient's question:
I got married recently with my husband, and we don't plan to have children so soon, so I have been taking birth control pills. Recently, I've noticed that my period is often delayed because it used to be very regular, but after starting to take birth control pills, there have been delays.What kind of help do I need: Do birth control pills delay your period?
Doctor's answer:
Contraceptives can delay the next menstrual period due to their effects of inhibiting and delaying ovulation and suppressing the endometrium. Temporary use may also cause a temporary increase in hormone levels in the blood, followed by withdrawal bleeding after a decline, which manifests as an early menstrual period. The side effects of contraceptives may lead to endocrine disorders, menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, infertility, or gastrointestinal discomfort, headaches, weight gain, nervousness, low mood, skin hyperpigmentation, and acne, among others.