Patient's question:
I and my husband have been using condoms while breastfeeding. Last night, the condom broke, and my husband ejaculated inside my body. With no other option, I had to go to a pharmacy to buy medication to take preventive measures. I want to ask about the side effects of emergency contraception.Doctor's answer:
The toxicity of emergency contraception pills is more than ten times that of conventional birth control pills. The common adverse symptoms mainly include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, fatigue, breast swelling, peeling, and menstrual disorders. Long-term or frequent use may also lead to ectopic pregnancy, early ovarian failure, uterine bleeding, or even amenorrhea. Their effectiveness in breastfeeding is significantly higher than that of conventional oral contraceptives, and their side effects are relatively lower compared to traditional breastfeeding methods. Normal endocrine axis, and some people may experience early ovarian failure with repeated use. It is prone to menstrual disorders, and for girls, repeated use of emergency contraception pills can easily lead to recurrent menstrual disorders.