Patient's question:
Female, 22 years old, I have been taking long-acting birth control pills for seven or eight months (taking them on the 30th of each month, with my period coming around the 13th of the following month). I took the birth control pill on November 30th, and my period came on the 13th. On the 17th and 18th, I took two doses of potassium diclofenac tablets (one on each day). Today is the 14th, and my period has not arrived yet. I would like to ask if taking potassium diclofenac tablets could affect the effectiveness of birth control.Doctor's answer:
Hello: Potassium Diclofenac Tablets have little significant impact on birth control pills.Now, please pay attention to the following:
1. Maintain a positive mental state, avoid mental stimulation and emotional fluctuations. Some individuals may experience lower abdominal distension, back pain, breast tenderness, mild diarrhea, fatigue, drowsiness, emotional instability, irritability, or tendency to depression during their menstrual period. These are all normal and there is no need to be overly anxious.
2. Pay attention to hygiene to prevent infection. Keep the external genital area clean. Sexual intercourse is absolutely forbidden during the menstrual period. Pay attention to keeping warm and avoid cold exposure. Avoid overexertion. Those with heavy menstrual flow should avoid consuming brown sugar.
3. Underwear should be soft, made of cotton, and have good ventilation. Wash and change underwear frequently, and ensure that the changed underwear is dried in the sun.
4. Avoid eating cold, sour, spicy, or other irritating foods. Drink plenty of warm water to maintain regular bowel movements. Individuals with blood heat should consume more fresh fruits and vegetables before their menstrual period and avoid foods that stimulate the body's heat, such as scallions, garlic, chives, and ginger. Those with poor blood and qi should increase their nutrition regularly, such as milk, eggs, soy milk, pork liver, spinach, pork, chicken, and mutton, while avoiding cold fruits and vegetables.