Patient's question:
Female, 26 years old, last menstrual period on December 3rd. Took post-coital contraceptive "Yuteng" on December 11th after sexual intercourse. Developed a cold during travel and took cold medicine (the name of which is not remembered, but it was definitely from a pharmacy). The cold lasted for five days before recovery.On December 15th, noticed an increase in white discharge compared to usual. Hospital diagnosis was mild "vaginitis," prescribed "Povidone-Iodine Ointment" and "Diazoxide Suppository" to alternate application to the external genitalia every other day. Has been using it for six consecutive days.
On December 22nd, noticed mild swelling of the areola. Went to the hospital for examination, but the doctor had never seen such a case and advised to continue monitoring. Later, mild breast tenderness began...
Doctor's answer:
Hello, according to your situation, taking birth control pills within 72 hours after cohabitation can achieve contraceptive effects. The delay in menstruation is very likely caused by the endocrine disruption due to birth control pills, but it is not yet certain. It is recommended that you visit a hospital for a check-up two weeks after the delay in menstruation or use a pregnancy test kit to see if you are pregnant. In fact, in general, practicing any form of contraception can have certain harms on women. Therefore, patients should pay attention to nursing and health care. Contraceptive users should take care of themselves, such as adjusting their diet appropriately and paying attention to warmth to avoid catching a cold.