Patient's question:
Because I don't want to have a baby too early, I've been taking emergency contraception recently. However, I've gotten a lot of acne, so do you think taking emergency contraception can cause acne?Doctor's answer:
If you don't want to have a baby too early, it is recommended to use condoms, which is a relatively safe method, or take short-term birth control pills. It is not advisable to take emergency contraception pills frequently, because although emergency contraception pills can prevent unintended pregnancy, they contain high levels of progesterone. If taken long-term and blindly, they can lead to endocrine disorders, which is very bad for a woman's health. It can cause nausea, vomiting, menstrual disorders, and even infertility. Due to endocrine disorders, some people may also develop acne.