Patient's question:
My husband has been working outside to support the family, so he rarely comes home. This time, he's coming back for a week because he needs to pick up goods. So, we rented two different places within this week, and we didn't take any precautions. I took emergency contraception pills, so I'm wondering if taking two emergency contraception pills in a week can affect my health.Doctor's answer:
For emergency contraception, since the breastfeeding dosage is relatively high and the side effects are also significant, it is generally recommended that the oral intake of this medication should not exceed three times within a year, and preferably not more than twice within a month. In your case, taking emergency contraception twice within a week can easily affect your menstrual cycle, leading to withdrawal bleeding, as well as gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. It is advisable to adopt proper contraceptive measures.