Patient's question:
Last week, I had sex with my boyfriend during my period. I thought it would be impossible to get pregnant during my period, so my boyfriend didn't use a condom. After we finished, he insisted that I take the birth control pill as a precaution. Is it harmful to take the birth control pill during my period? Does the birth control pill cause the most harm to the body during the period?Doctor's answer:
Hello, whether it's during the menstrual period or outside of it, the harm caused by emergency contraception to the human body is the same. It can equally lead to endocrine disorders. Especially, you should not have sexual activity during the menstrual period. Emergency contraception itself is a psychological trauma to the body. If sexual activity during the menstrual period leads to gynecological inflammation, the damage to you will likely be significant.