Patient's question:
What are the potential side effects of emergency contraception on the body? Is it related to taking emergency contraception that your menstrual period is light??Doctor's answer:
??????The pill can affect endocrine levels, impact ovulation, and cause menstrual disorders, thereby affecting fertility. It is recommended that you use it with caution. Emergency contraception can use mifepristone or levonorgestrel, but it is advised to avoid its use as much as possible. Conventional contraception often uses short-term pills like Marvelon, which need to be taken according to the menstrual cycle. The side effects of the pill include nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort, headaches, breast tenderness, slight weight gain, nervousness, low mood, missed periods, and the tendency to develop brown spots and acne on the skin. The pill can delay the onset of menstruation but does not affect the ovulation period. Emergency contraception is recommended to be taken no more than once or twice a year. The dosage of emergency contraception is generally equivalent to the amount of a conventional short-term oral contraceptive for eight days. Excessive use can disrupt the balance of estrogen and progesterone levels in a woman's body, harm liver function, and even cause damage to the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and ovaries. Long-term disruption of the physiological hormone levels can also affect fertility. The adverse reactions of emergency contraception can range from mild symptoms like nausea and vomiting, gastrointestinal discomfort, and dizziness to severe complications such as irregular vaginal bleeding, changes in menstrual cycles, sudden increases or decreases in menstrual flow, and breast tenderness. Beauty-conscious women should also be cautious, as excessive use of emergency contraception may lead to changes in skin pigmentation, darkening of the face, and the appearance of spots. It is important to take care of yourself and always use effective contraception measures for future sexual activity to avoid affecting future fertility.