Patient's question:
Contraceptive failureDoctor's answer:
The emergency contraceptive pill contains a high level of estrogen. The dosage of one emergency pill is equivalent to the amount of a regular short-term oral contraceptive pill taken over 8 days. Taking an excessive dose can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, menstrual cycle irregularities, ovarian suppression, and other phenomena that disrupt the normal menstrual cycle, causing endocrine disorders. If taken for a long time, severe cases may result in amenorrhea. This can affect ovulation, thereby impacting fertility. Generally, no more than one pill should be taken per month, and no more than three pills per year.