Patient's question:
Last night was ovulation period coitus, in the hurry did not take safety measures, took emergency contraception. What are the hazards of emergency contraception?Doctor's answer:
Emergency contraception is a method of birth control taken to prevent pregnancy. Emergency contraception typically contains hormones, and common side effects include nausea, dry mouth, irregular uterine bleeding, and a delayed or early menstrual period. If taken repeatedly or frequently, emergency contraception may affect the suppression of female menopause. Long-term or excessive use can lead to menstrual disorders or even amenorrhea, potentially impacting normal ovarian function and increasing the risk of accidental early pregnancy, which may result in infertility. If you do not want to become pregnant, it is best to use contraception during sexual activity. The safest method of contraception is wearing a condom, which is effective and has no side effects. Do not use emergency contraception as a regular method of birth control. It is advisable to take it no more than three times a year.