Patient's question:
Medical Description: I had my period on July 29th and it ended on August 3rd. However, I had sex with my husband on the 8th. On the 10th, I took birth control pills, but then I had sex with my husband again on the 14th. There was internal ejaculation. Can I still take birth control pills?History of Treatment and Effect: I had a miscarriage two years ago.
Help Needed: What are the potential side effects if I take the medication again in the future?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the information you provided, generally speaking, the requirement for taking emergency contraception is that it is best not to exceed once a month and not more than three times a year. Taking emergency contraception multiple times can easily lead to menstrual disorders, and in severe cases, it may even lead to infertility. However, since you only took one dose of emergency contraception occasionally, this situation is generally unlikely to cause infertility, and there is no need to worry. If you do not plan to have children for the time being, it is best to take other effective contraceptive measures every time you have sexual intercourse in the future to avoid serious adverse effects on your body from taking emergency contraception multiple times.