What are the side effects of emergency contraceptive pills?

Women always encounter some unexpected situations in their daily lives. Women who are afraid of pregnancy often choose emergency contraceptives to solve the problem. However, many people do not know that emergency contraceptives can cause great harm to women’s bodies. If side effects occur, the consequences are very serious and require treatment. Next, we will introduce the side effects of emergency contraceptives in detail.

1. Nausea: After taking emergency contraceptive pills, nausea symptoms generally last no more than 24 hours.

2. Vomiting: Taking the medicine with food or before going to bed can reduce the incidence of nausea and vomiting. If you vomit within 1 hour after taking the emergency contraceptive pill, you should take another dose as soon as possible.

3. Irregular uterine bleeding: Some women will experience spotting after taking the medicine, which generally does not require treatment, but the user should be made aware of this situation and receive consultation and education before and after taking the medicine.

4. Menstrual changes: Most women have their periods on time, but some women have their periods early or late. If your period is delayed by a week, you should do a urine pregnancy test to determine whether emergency contraception has failed.

5. Changes in ovulation period: Taking emergency contraceptive pills will affect the menstrual cycle. Women should try to use highly effective contraceptive methods after this, and avoid taking risks with emergency contraceptive pills or unscientific contraceptive methods such as safe period and ejaculation outside the body, which can lead to infertility in severe cases.

6. Others: breast tenderness, headache, dizziness, fatigue, etc. These symptoms are generally mild and last no more than 24 hours. Severe breast pain and headache can be treated with aspirin or other painkillers.

The above content is an introduction to the side effects of emergency contraceptive pills. We all know that all medicines are toxic. Any medicine will have an impact on our body. Although contraceptive pills have a good effect, we should also pay attention to the risk of infertility if taken for a long time. Women must pay attention to this issue.