Patient's question:
When I had sex with my boyfriend during my dangerous period, he said he accidentally came in a little. Although the chances of pregnancy are not high, he still felt uneasy, so he wanted to take emergency contraception. However, he doesn't know if this medicine has any side effects.What kind of help do I need: What are the dangers of taking the pill for the first time?
Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition:Hello! Emergency contraception pills have significant side effects. Due to their ability to inhibit and delay ovulation and suppress the endometrium, they can cause the next menstrual period to be delayed. Additionally, temporary medication may lead to a temporary increase in hormone levels in the blood, followed by a drop and subsequent withdrawal bleeding (most commonly occurring around one week after taking the pill), which may manifest as an early menstrual period.
The side effects of birth control pills may lead to endocrine disorders, menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, or gastrointestinal discomfort, headaches, weight gain, nervousness, low mood, skin hyperpigmentation, and acne. Overuse of these pills may even result in infertility in the future or tumors in the reproductive organs or breasts.