Question:
Hello Doctor,
Could you please let me know if taking four emergency contraceptive pills in one month has any effects? Thank you for providing this information.
-Nguyễn Thị Kim (2004)
Answer:
Hello,
Emergency contraceptive pills are designed to prevent pregnancy with an effectiveness of over 75%, but they are not recommended for frequent use. The dosage of emergency contraceptives is four times higher than regular birth control pills, and it should only be used for those who are healthy and not more than twice a month.
Abusing emergency contraceptive pills may lead to several negative effects and dangerous complications, such as thinning of the uterine lining, and may lead to long-term side effects on a woman’s fertility. Moreover, frequent use of emergency contraceptive pills may increase the risk of liver, kidney, cardiovascular diseases, or even reproductive organ cancers.
If you need to take emergency contraception due to unavoidable circumstances, it’s important to read the instructions carefully, take the pill as soon as possible after sexual intercourse, and follow the correct dosage and timing. To protect your health, you should consider using condoms during sexual activity not only to prevent pregnancy effectively but also to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
