Patient's question:
I had sex with my boyfriend and bought levonorgestrel tablets. I want to consult about it. Do levonorgestrel tablets, which are birth control pills, need to be taken on an empty stomach?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the situation you described, I am very happy to help you resolve your questions. The main component of emergency contraceptive pills containing levonorgestrel is a high dose of progesterone, which interferes with the combination of the fertilized egg, ultimately achieving the goal of breastfeeding. Therefore, it is usually recommended to take emergency contraceptive pills on an empty stomach if possible, as taking them with food may lead to symptoms such as nausea and vomiting due to the high levels of progesterone entering the body.