Bleeding after taking birth control pills after menstruation?

Contraceptive pills are a type of sex hormone drug. Generally, the formation of female menstruation is due to changes in body hormones. Therefore, most women experience vaginal bleeding after taking emergency contraceptive pills. This is what we often call withdrawal bleeding. It is mostly a side effect of contraceptive pills. It is a normal phenomenon and generally there is no need to worry. It’s just that it’s best to take emergency contraceptive pills less often, and it’s best not to take more than three times a year.

Is the period after withdrawal bleeding safe?

According to the saying "seven before and eight after", the seven days before menstruation and eight days after menstruation are the so-called safe period. The closer the period is to the menstrual period, the safer it is. However, as we all know, the safe period contraception method is actually not very safe, especially for women with irregular menstruation, the risk of using the safe period contraception is relatively high.

In addition, whether ovulation occurs is also affected by many factors, such as mood, diet, environment, climate change, etc. Therefore, the safe period is not absolutely safe.

So what is withdrawal bleeding? Withdrawal bleeding is also called "substitute menstruation", which is the same as menstruation. It is called substitute menstruation because the days of bleeding are controlled by medication instead of being calculated according to normal calculations. The next menstruation can be calculated as a menstruation based on this replacement menstruation, and the next menstruation will be based on this time. According to this statement, the period after withdrawal bleeding should also be counted within the "latter eight" range. According to the calculation method of the safe period, it is considered a relatively safe day. However, this does not mean that you will not get pregnant during the safe period. It is still best to take contraceptive measures.

Withdrawal bleeding indicates successful contraception. However, if you want to use contraceptives correctly and avoid unexpected situations, you need to pay attention to these issues:

What are the precautions for taking contraceptive pills?

Before choosing contraceptives, you should go to the hospital for a physical examination to find out whether you are suitable for using contraceptives. No matter which contraceptive pill you use, you must take it strictly according to the instructions. You cannot change the method of taking and dosage at will, otherwise it will affect the contraceptive effect. Contraceptive pills should be stored in a cool, dry place. If there are children at home, they should be kept out of their reach.

A small number of women will experience nausea, vomiting, dizziness and other reactions after taking contraceptives. You can take short-acting contraceptives after dinner or before bedtime, and long-acting contraceptives after lunch to reduce the reactions.

If vaginal bleeding occurs while taking the medicine or if you miss your period for 3 months, you should go to the hospital to find out the cause. Long-acting contraceptives cannot be stopped suddenly. After stopping, short-acting contraceptives should be taken for 2-3 menstrual cycles as a transition to avoid irregular vaginal bleeding. Women who take contraceptives for a long time should go to the hospital for regular health checks. If you want to have a child, you should stop taking the medicine for half a year before getting pregnant. It is best to use condoms for contraception during the six months after stopping the medicine.