Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: My girlfriend has been taking too many birth control pills, and her menstrual cycle is now very irregular. Sometimes she has her period twice a month, and the blood is dark red. What is going on? How does this affect her health?Duration and course of the current illness: More than half a year.
Doctor's answer:
An irregular vaginal bleeding after taking emergency contraception is caused by the shedding of the endometrium, known as "withdrawal bleeding." Although the endometrium sheds, it does not affect ovulation, so you will still ovulate. Do not mistake this bleeding for your menstrual period, or even consider the period after bleeding as a safe period—this would be a major mistake. unprotected sex is not allowed after taking emergency contraception.Advice: Emergency contraception is a last resort in cases of contraceptive failure and should not be used indiscriminately, as it can disrupt your menstrual cycle and, in severe cases, lead to infertility. For a normal female, emergency contraception should only be used once per menstrual cycle, a maximum of three times per year, with at least two months between each use. Please strictly adhere to these guidelines.