Patient's question:
Patient Age: 27Detailed Condition and Purpose of Consultation: I took emergency contraception pills 72 hours after the 11th of this month, and my period arrived early on the 13th (it should have come on the 21st). However, what concerns me is that the flow of my period is not as regular as usual and is lighter in volume. It has also lasted longer than normal (usually 6 days, but it has been 9 days so far). The color of the blood is also darker. Is this normal? Will it affect fertility?
Doctor's answer:
??????Hello, according to your description, taking birth control pills can cause endocrine disorders and menstrual irregularities in women, which can also lead to early menstruation. Birth control pills are a type of sexual hormone medication and have certain side effects, so they should not be used frequently. It is recommended to take appropriate contraceptive measures during sexual activity, such as using condoms. A birth control pill should be used at most once a month, at most twice in six months, and at most three times in a year.