Patient's question:
I haven't married my boyfriend yet, but we had sex prematurely. However, the condom broke, so I took the 72-hour emergency contraceptive pill afterward. But I heard from a friend that taking the 72-hour emergency contraceptive pill can affect the endocrine system. I'd like to learn about the side effects of the 72-hour emergency contraceptive pill.What kind of help do I need: What are the side effects of the 72-hour emergency contraceptive pill?
Doctor's answer:
72-hour emergency contraceptive pills should only be taken once or twice a year. The dosage of one emergency contraceptive pill is generally equivalent to the amount of a regular short-term oral contraceptive pill for 8 days. Taking more than the recommended amount can disrupt the balance of estrogen and progesterone levels in a woman's body, damage liver function, and may even cause harm to the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and ovaries. Long-term disruption of physiological hormone levels can also affect fertility.