Patient's question:
To prevent pregnancy, I have kept birth control pills at home. I have had the birth control pills for about a year and haven't finished them yet, but I don't want to throw them away. How long is the validity period of birth control pills generally? Will taking expired birth control pills harm organs? Which brand of birth control pills is the best?Doctor's answer:
If the birth control pills have expired, and if the storage environment is poor, then birth control pills that are about a year old are typically no longer effective and cannot be taken orally. This is not beneficial for health and can also affect the effectiveness of normal breastfeeding. Birth control pills are primarily composed of a combination of progesterone and estrogen. Although frequent use is not good for women's health, it doesn't cause significant harm. It's important to note that emergency contraception pills should not be taken lightly, while issues with other medications are not as serious.