Side effects of taking emergency contraceptive pills

Emergency contraceptive pills are a very common drug nowadays. They are used to treat sudden pregnancies. If a woman undergoes an abortion after an unexpected pregnancy, it will cause great harm to her body. Taking emergency contraceptive pills is the best solution. However, the contraceptive effect of this drug is not perfect. Next, we will introduce to you in detail the side effects of taking emergency contraceptive pills.

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 taking emergency contraceptive pills. As the saying goes, all medicines are poisonous, and this also applies to contraceptive pills. Therefore, women will experience some mild symptoms after taking emergency contraceptive pills. They can make appropriate adjustments. If the situation is serious, they should go to the hospital for treatment in time.