Patient's question:
After I got into a relationship with my boyfriend, I always took emergency contraception every time we had sex. Recently, my period has been a bit irregular, sometimes delayed and with less flow. I don't know if it's due to the medication. Recently, it's said that long-term use of birth control pills can lead to infertility. I want to ask what are the side effects of taking birth control pills?Doctor's answer:
It's not advisable to take emergency contraception every time you have sex. It is absolutely not recommended to take emergency contraception long-term, as it contains high levels of hormones and can often lead to menstrual disorders. Taking birth control pills can easily cause irregular vaginal bleeding, with increasing or excessive menstrual flow. It can also lead to early pregnancy-like symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and reduced appetite. Oral birth control pills can also cause amenorrhea, weight gain, and skin hyperpigmentation. You can use condoms or an intrauterine device, or opt for breastfeeding.