Patient's question:
Last night, I went to a hotel with my girlfriend. In the heat of the moment, I forgot to use protection. I wanted to ask if there are other medications for contraception besides levonorgestrel tablets. Because my girlfriend, who doesn't know who she heard it from, said that levonorgestrel tablets have very severe side effects, and she is unwilling to take this medication. But we are also afraid of getting pregnant.Doctor's answer:
Generally, this medication is taken orally after sexual intercourse for contraception. Regardless of which emergency contraceptive is used, its effectiveness is the same, and the side effects are also similar. Taking it occasionally once does not cause significant harm to the body, as long as it is not used frequently. Therefore, if you don't want to get pregnant, it is best to take the medication promptly within the effective time. There is no significant difference in this regard, and the impact on the body is also the same, mainly affecting the hormone levels in the body.