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Question
Hello pharmacist,
I have missed my period for nearly 3 months, so I can go to the doctor because of the epidemic. I took a test and I am not pregnant, but now I want to take birth control pills. So the pharmacist asked me if I don't have a period, can I take birth control pills every day? Or do I have to wait for my period to drink? And if I finish the pack, I still have my period, right? Thank you pharmacist.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Pharmacist Tran Huong Thu - Vinmec Ha Long International General Hospital.
Hi,
With the question "Can't I use birth control pills every day without my period? ", the pharmacist would like to answer as follows:
To be more certain if the missed period is due to pregnancy, if you cannot go to the doctor, it is best to observe some signs of changes in the body such as: Pain waist, chest tightness, nausea, ... and use a home pregnancy test to conclude.
Daily contraceptive pills have 2 types:
For a blister of 21 pills: How to take the first blister: 1 pill/day, from the 1st day of the menstrual cycle, continuously for 21 days; If menstruation has occurred within 5 days: take the first pill on the 5th day and continue 1 tablet / day until the end of the pack, use a condom or abstain from intercourse for the first 7 days of taking the pill. How to take the next pack: Take a break of 7 days after finishing the first pack, start taking the 2nd pack regardless of the date of menstruation. For a pack of 28 tablets: Usage is the same as a pack of 21 tablets: Take the first pill on the first day of your menstrual cycle, 1 tablet per day until the end of 28 tablets of the first pack, then switch to the second pack. ,...and continue to drink from one pack to another. You may experience a delay in your period when taking birth control pills because when you first use the pill, your body needs time to adapt, so it is easy to have menstrual disorders. The hormone content in the pill can be the cause of your missed period, however, there are a number of other reasons that can be mentioned such as: Stress, dietary changes, too much exercise, taking birth control pills continuous pregnancy.
Most cases of menstrual disorders caused by taking oral contraceptives every day will improve and return to normal when using 3 or more packs of pills. If the phenomenon of not seeing a period after taking birth control pills lasts about 1-2 months, it is best, you should see an obstetrician-gynecologist for examination to find out the exact cause. On the other hand, if you want to use birth control pills safely and most effectively, you should also consult your doctor and read the instructions before using the drug.
If you still have questions about taking oral contraceptives daily, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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