Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: My girlfriend took emergency contraception 12 days ago, and her period started on the 6th day. The color was dark, and the flow was irregular. The day before yesterday morning, after getting up and washing her private area, she has been experiencing pain in her lower abdomen every morning when using the restroom.Current general condition: Pain during urination, strange sensations in the lower abdomen upon waking every morning, followed by pain when using the restroom. Additionally, her period is almost over, but she feels slight bloating in her abdomen and still has lower back pain.
Doctor's answer:
Medications can indeed cause menstrual disorders. Menstruation is greatly influenced by medications, the environment, emotions, endocrine factors, etc. If the bleeding is not heavy and the duration is short, it's best to wait and see. However, if the bleeding is heavy, it can still be considered a menstrual period. Since you don't plan to have children for the time being, it's important to take proper contraceptive measures during sexual activity. It's best to use birth control pills as little as possible.