Patient's question:
I have been taking emergency contraception almost every three days recently~It has been about a month now~Lately, I have been feeling a persistent dull pain in my abdomen~And my period hasn't come this month~I want to ask if I am at risk of ectopic pregnancy~I am so scaredDoctor's answer:
Emergency contraception pills, such as Yuting, primarily contain levonorgestrel, which is a single-dose progestin-based contraceptive. In fact, taking emergency contraception pills does not cause significant harm to the body. However, some women may experience discomfort after taking them, such as nausea, vomiting, or menstrual irregularities. This is because taking levonorgestrel tablets in a short period can trigger a withdrawal bleeding of the endometrium, which may affect the menstrual cycle, but it does not cause major harm. After a period of adjustment, the menstrual cycle will return to normal. However, if menstruation is delayed by a week, a urine pregnancy test should be conducted to prevent emergency contraception failure due to improper contraceptive methods.