Patient's question:
Because I had sex with my husband and forgot to use protection, I went to a pharmacy. The pharmacist recommended drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol tablets. Hello, what are the benefits of drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol tablets as a birth control pill?Doctor's answer:
The ethinylestradiol/norethisterone tablet is a short-term contraceptive pill. This type of pill is generally prescribed to be taken starting on the third day of the menstrual cycle, and it takes seven days of alternating use to become effective. Since you are not taking it at the prescribed time, the contraceptive effect may be significantly reduced. It is recommended that if you have had sexual intercourse without taking any protective measures to prevent an unintended pregnancy, you should take the emergency contraceptive pill, Mifeprex, within 72 hours after intercourse. The earlier you take the pill, the better the effectiveness. Contraceptive pills have significant side effects and can easily cause irregular menstruation and other discomforting symptoms. It is not advisable to take contraceptive pills frequently; no more than three times a year is recommended. In the future, it is safer to use condoms for contraception during sexual intercourse.