How should birth control pills be taken

Patient's question:

I'm not planning to have children for now, so I've been using birth control pills every time. However, I find it troublesome. My friend explained how to take birth control pills to me. How do you take levonorgestrel tablets?

Doctor's answer:

Emergency contraception pills should not be used frequently. Long-term use of emergency contraception pills can lead to menstrual disorders and damage to ovarian function, making it easier to cause ectopic pregnancy. It is recommended to adopt other breastfeeding methods, and condoms are the best choice. Taking emergency contraception pills within 72 hours after intercourse is effective, and the earlier you take them, the better the effect. Taking them on an empty stomach is more effective with a higher success rate. Two weeks after intercourse, you can use a pregnancy test to check if you are pregnant.

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