Patient's question:
Doctor, I am currently 34 years old and female. I am already a mother of a child, but I still don't want a second child. After giving birth, I took emergency contraception pills. I took levonorgestrel emergency contraception pills last night and today I have lower back pain. I don't know what to do.Doctor's answer:
Oral emergency contraception should not cause lower back pain. If you want to have a second child, you should stop taking the medication for 3 to 6 months before trying to conceive. During the preconception period, you should take folic acid daily to prevent neural tube defects. There are many different reasons that can cause lower back pain. For example, lumbar muscle strain, kidney stones, or a herniated intervertebral disc. If the condition worsens, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a thorough examination.