Patient's question:
The birth control pill is the kind that only requires one pill to be taken at a time.Doctor's answer:
The emergency contraceptive pill contains a high level of estrogen. The dosage of one emergency contraceptive 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, ovary 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 3 pills should be taken in a year.