Patient's question:
Hello, could you please take a look at my situation? Since getting married, I have been taking Mafrolone for contraception. On the 23rd of this month, I had sexual intercourse with my husband. I took the medication on time and in the correct dosage on the 24th and 25th, and also on the 23rd. However, I forgot to take the pills on the following days, which were the 26th, 27th, and 28th.Could these instances of missed pills lead to pregnancy? Is the likelihood of pregnancy high? Is there any good way to remedy this? Based on my current situation, should I consider terminating the pregnancy?
Doctor's answer:
Contraceptives can delay the next menstrual period due to their effects of inhibiting and delaying ovulation, as well as inhibiting the endometrium. This may also occur due to a temporary increase in hormone levels in the blood caused by taking them temporarily, followed by a drop and subsequent withdrawal bleeding, 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. Overuse may result in future infertility. Contraceptives should not be used more than three times within a year, and only once per month.