Patient's question:
A few days ago, I had sexual intercourse without using contraception. I took emergency contraception. Last night, on the 18th, I noticed that my vaginal discharge had turned yellow. Hello, is this due to the emergency contraception I took? Does taking emergency contraception cause changes in vaginal discharge?Doctor's answer:
Emergency contraception pills must be taken within 72 hours after sexual intercourse. They can provide some effective benefits for breastfeeding. The earlier they are taken, the higher the success rate of breastfeeding.If the discharge is yellow, this situation may indicate a possible vaginal infection. You should have your discharge checked at the hospital. Taking emergency contraception pills may disrupt the endocrine system, and abnormal discharge may be related to taking birth control pills.
Due to the significant side effects of emergency contraception pills, they should only be used as a last resort for breastfeeding success and should not be taken frequently. Otherwise, it may lead to endocrine disorders, hormonal imbalances, severe cases of amenorrhea, or even infertility.