Patient's question:
Please ask: I took emergency contraception on the 9th, and my period came on the 10th, which was normal. On the 23rd, I had normal sexual intercourse, and after that, I haven't had my period. I have already been tested and confirmed to be pregnant. I would like to ask everyone if this child can be kept? Also, if I have an abortion, what method is best, and what should I pay attention to after the procedure? How long should I wait before getting pregnant again after an abortion?Doctor's answer:
As the saying goes, "All medicines have side effects," and this is particularly evident in the case of emergency contraception pills. In addition to common side effects such as nausea, vomiting, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, breast swelling, bleeding, and delayed menstruation, emergency contraception pills contain doses that are ten to twenty times higher than those of regular birth control pills. These high doses disrupt ovarian function and control ovulation. As a result, they can cause harm to a woman's ovarian function, liver and kidney metabolism, and other systems, with the extent of this harm sometimes being difficult to estimate. Even if they are used, it is best not to exceed once a year.