Patient's question:
During high school, due to high pressure, I suffered from mild depression for a period of time. I saw a psychologist and now take medication irregularly for follow-up check-ups, which is not a big problem. However, yesterday when I had sex with my boyfriend without a condom, I took emergency contraception afterward. Since then, my mood has been very depressed, and I don't know what to do.Doctor's answer:
Emergency contraception pills are post-coital hormone-based contraceptives. Taking them occasionally has little impact and does not interfere with your body, so there's no need to worry. Moreover, the side effects of emergency contraception pills are menstrual irregularities, which do not affect your mood. I suggest you adjust yourself better, don't be troubled, drink more plain water, urinate frequently to speed up metabolism. In the future, when you have sex with your boyfriend, make sure to take proper safety measures and avoid taking emergency contraception pills occasionally.