Patient's question:
What should I do if I get pregnant unexpectedly? The harm is relatively small. What are the bad effects of taking birth control pills on the body?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 medication in 8 days of regular short-term oral contraceptives. Taking an excessive dose can lead to gastrointestinal discomfort, menstrual cycle disorders, 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.Hello, based on your description, there is a possibility that the contraceptive pill could affect fetal development, potentially causing delayed growth or congenital deformities. The extent of the impact cannot be predicted at this time. If you decide to continue the pregnancy, it is recommended to undergo a Down syndrome screening between weeks 14-20 of pregnancy and a 4D ultrasound for prenatal deformity screening between weeks 22-26. If necessary, amniocentesis and umbilical cord blood analysis should be performed between weeks 16-20 to monitor the fetal development promptly.