Patient's question:
Doctor, my husband and I still don't really want children. After having sex, we bought medicine to take. It has been a week, but so far I still feel uncomfortable in my chest. I want to ask how many days of breast tenderness and pain are usually experienced after taking emergency contraception?What kind of help is needed: How many days of breast tenderness and pain are usually experienced after taking emergency contraception?
Doctor's answer:
Based on the situation you described and what you said, it seems you had sex after taking birth control pills and then experienced breast tenderness again. After taking birth control pills, withdrawal bleeding typically occurs again within 3 to 5 days. This is a side effect of the medication. Breast tenderness may reappear, and for some people, it might last about a week or even a bit longer. It's best not to take birth control pills more than three times within a year, as taking too many can lead to menstrual irregularities and endocrine disorders. During sexual activity, it's important to use other contraceptive measures, such as condoms.