Patient's question:
Did taking two rounds of birth control pills within one month, with one taken on the 12th and another after the period on the 18th, be effective? I took emergency contraception on the 12th, and my period arrived on the 18th, which is considered normal. Then, on the 27th of this month, I had sex with my boyfriend, but the condom broke, and he ejaculated inside me. I had no choice but to take emergency contraception again. Will it be effective? Will it have a significant impact on my health?Medical history and effectiveness: On the 12th of this month, I took emergency contraception, and my period arrived on the 18th, which is considered normal. Then, on the 27th of this month, I had sex with my boyfriend, but the condom broke, and he ejaculated inside me. I had no choice but to take emergency contraception again. Will it be effective? Will it have a significant impact on my health?
Desired help: I want to know if the second dose of medication will be effective? Will it have a significant impact on my health? Is there a possibility of pregnancy?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on your situation, it should never lead to pregnancy, but it may cause endocrine disorders, menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, infertility, or gastrointestinal discomfort, headaches, weight gain, nervousness, low mood, skin hyperpigmentation, and acne, among other issues. Birth control pills should not be used more than three times within a year, and only once per month. Additionally, in daily life, patients should maintain balanced nutrition, engage in regular aerobic exercise to strengthen their bodies, and keep a positive mood to enhance their physical condition and accelerate recovery.