Patient's question:
Emergency contraception pill. Took it 10 times a year. Will it cause early ovarian failure? 15 years oldDoctor's answer:
The emergency contraceptive pill contains a high level of estrogen. The dosage of one emergency pill is equivalent to the amount of a regular short-term oral contraceptive pill taken over 8 days. Taking an excessive dose can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, menstrual cycle irregularities, ovarian suppression, and disrupt the normal menstrual cycle, causing endocrine disorders. If taken for a long time, severe cases may result in amenorrhea. This can affect ovulation, thereby impacting fertility. Generally, you should not take more than 3 pills in a year. You can use early pregnancy test strips to check if your period is delayed by 7 days or if you have had intercourse 10 to 14 days ago. Two red lines on the test strip indicate a positive result, meaning pregnancy. Additionally, 7 days after intercourse, you can have a blood HCG test at the hospital, which is the most accurate method for confirming pregnancy.