Patient's question:
I feel like I'm still young and don't want children, so I need to understand which is more harmful: an abortion or emergency contraception pills?Doctor's answer:
Emergency contraception pills are medications taken after sexual intercourse to prevent pregnancy, serving as a backup measure when contraceptive methods fail. Since emergency contraception pills are hormone-based drugs, they can easily disrupt the endocrine system and other conditions, so they should not be used frequently—no more than three times a year. On the other hand, induced abortion is a method used to terminate early pregnancy after conception. It is invasive and, relatively speaking, poses greater harm to the body. If you do not want to have a child, it is safer to use breastfeeding tools.