Patient's question:
I have been with my boyfriend for 1 year. Recently, we had sex for the first time. The previous few times he used a condom, but this time he didn't. The next day, I bought emergency contraception pills to take. I've heard that emergency contraception pills have a lot of side effects and it's not good to take them too often.What kind of help do I need: What are the side effects of taking emergency contraception pills once?
Doctor's answer:
Side effects of birth control pills may include endocrine disorders, menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, infertility, or gastrointestinal discomfort, headaches, weight gain, nervousness, low mood, skin hyperpigmentation, and acne, among others. Birth control pills should not be used more than three times within a year, and only once per month. Women should be clear: as a dedicated post-coital emergency contraceptive, it should only be used immediately after intercourse when contraception fails or when no contraceptive measures are taken incidentally. It is a post-event "emergency" remedy and is entirely different from conventional contraception in concept and method. Additionally, emergency contraception and conventional contraception use different types of drugs. Therefore, it must be emphasized to women of childbearing age: emergency contraceptive pills should not be taken regularly as a substitute for conventional birth control pills.