Patient's question:
I don't want children for now, but I had sexual intercourse on the 27th without taking any measures for breastfeeding. I was upset about getting pregnant and took emergency contraception pills. It is said that emergency contraception pills are not good for the body and can be harmful. Is it okay to take emergency contraception pills?Doctor's answer:
Emergency contraception pills, as the name suggests, are birth control pills taken in emergency situations. Emergency contraception pills can inhibit menopause, but they only take effect within 72 hours. It is best not to take emergency contraception pills less than three times a year, otherwise it can cause significant harm to the body. Multiple uses may lead to vaginal bleeding, reduced menstrual flow, or amenorrhea, menstrual disorders, weight gain, and hyperpigmentation, among other issues. If you do not want to get pregnant, it is still recommended to use withdrawal or wear condoms during sexual activity. This can also prevent harm to the body. Moreover, once emergency contraception pills are taken multiple times, their effectiveness increases, which can also affect the effectiveness of breastfeeding.