Patient's question:
Doctor, I'm a female born in 2002. Over the past two years, I have taken the birth control pill about six times in total. Will this cause any interference later on? Could it lead to infertility? I used to have no problems at all, never experiencing early or delayed periods. But in the past two months, my periods have been coming earlier. Then I learned online that emergency contraception has such serious side effects, and I'm very panicked. I also feel like I should go to the hospital for a check-up. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
The side effects of emergency contraception pills are significant, as they can easily lead to endocrine disorders and menstrual irregularities. However, there are individual differences. For your current situation, it is recommended to have a blood test for the six major sex hormones after the onset of menstruation and check it at the hospital. For gynecological patients, in addition to receiving proper medical treatment, it is also important to pay attention to self-care training, such as maintaining cleanliness, avoiding sexual intercourse, and eating less spicy and irritating foods. Lastly, it is advised that female patients must undergo regular follow-up examinations.