Patient's question:
The impact of emergency contraception on pregnancy. During the period from last May to the Chinese New Year last year, I took emergency contraception no less than four times. Now I want to get pregnant but haven't been able to (from June of this year to now).Doctor's answer:
The estrogen level in emergency contraception pills is very high. The dosage for one emergency pill is equivalent to that of 8 days of regular short-term oral contraceptives. Excessive consumption can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, menstrual cycle disorders, ovary suppression, and other phenomena, disrupting normal menstruation and causing endocrine disorders. If taken for a long time, severe cases may result in amenorrhea. This can affect menopause, thereby impacting fertility. Generally, no more than one pill should be taken within half a month, and no more than three pills should be taken within a year.