Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. A few days ago, I took birth control pills as instructed twice, and then I started bleeding. It has been about 4 days now. My period started on November 6th. Could you please tell me if this is a normal phenomenon? If it's not normal, what are the possible reasons?! I'm too afraid to go to the hospital. Please help me.Doctor's answer:
In your case, this is a side effect of the birth control pill. Generally, after taking the pill, there will be a withdrawal bleeding within 6-10 days. The amount of blood will not be significant, and it usually lasts for 3-5 days. This is all normal, so there's no need to worry. Your period this month may be delayed by about a week. It is recommended not to take birth control medication for a long period. Generally, no more than 2 times a month and no more than 3 times a year. Taking it frequently in a short period can lead to menstrual disorders and may also affect the efficacy of the medication.