Emergency contraception and its effects on menstruation

Patient's question:

She said; She came with something a bit like menstrual blood, and it was just a little bit of color, which seemed a bit off. Could you please ask the doctor what's going on? ???/
First follow-up question: It was on the 7th. After taking the medicine, her period came two days earlier, but it was just a little bit, and almost gone by the next day. He told her that it might not be her period.
Second follow-up question: It was on the 7th. After taking the medicine, her period came two days earlier, but it was just a little bit, and almost gone by the next day. He told her that it might not be her period.

Doctor's answer:

Emergency contraception pills can cause certain changes to the menstrual cycle, potentially advancing or delaying it. Repeatedly taking emergency contraception pills multiple times may lead to menstrual disorders, bleeding, or prolonged spotting. Multiple uses can also affect future fertility. Emergency contraception pills are not regular birth control methods and should only be used occasionally in emergency situations when contraception fails. While they can be effective in such cases, using them as a regular form of birth control cannot effectively address the intended purpose, and thus their effectiveness is naturally inferior to that of conventional birth control methods. It is recommended to have a check-up for the six hormone tests at the hospital.

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