Patient's question:
Hello, I take long-term birth control pills every 5th day, and I've been doing so for a year. However, this month, due to some circumstances, I only started on the 8th. I want to ask whether, starting from this month, I should restart taking the pills after my period or continue as before. If it's the latter, should I take them on the 5th or the 8th?Follow-up question: Sorry to bother you, but I also wanted to ask that when I used to take the pills on the 5th, my period always came on the 16th. However, since I started on the 8th this month, my period arrived on the 22nd, which was delayed. But I haven't gotten pregnant. In that case, would it still be okay for me to take the pills on the 8th?
Doctor's answer:
Emergency contraception medication only works for the current act of unprotected sex and can only be taken once per menstrual cycle. Even after taking medication during this cycle, other reliable contraceptive measures should still be used during sexual activity.In fact, under normal circumstances, practicing any form of contraception can have certain side effects on the patient. Therefore, patients should pay attention to health care and self-care. Contraceptive users should take care of themselves, such as adjusting their diet, staying warm, and avoiding getting cold.