Patient's question:
I have been in a relationship with my boyfriend for over a year. The other night, when things got intense between us, we couldn't resist and had sex again. Afterward, I thought about taking emergency contraception, but since I've never had this situation before, it's my first time. So, I wanted to consult—does taking emergency contraception for the first time have any side effects?Doctor's answer:
You take the birth control pill for the first time, generally speaking, it will not have any major effects, and you don't need to worry too much about it. However, to be honest, this emergency birth control pill contains many hormones. Sometimes it may affect the excretion of endocrine, leading to irregular menstruation again. But if it happens occasionally, the impact is usually not significant. Generally, it will recover completely after stopping the medication and taking care. Try to take this birth control pill as little as possible, as it has relatively larger side effects.