Patient's question:
What should I do if I get pregnant unexpectedly? The harm is relatively small. How can I solve the problem of taking emergency contraception twice a day for three days?Doctor's answer:
The emergency contraceptive pill contains a high level of estrogen. The dosage for one emergency contraceptive is equivalent to the amount of a regular short-term oral contraceptive taken over 8 days. Excessive intake can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, menstrual cycle irregularities, ovary suppression, and other phenomena, disrupting the normal menstrual cycle and 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.