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After the time of use, if there is still a menstrual period, this is the clearest sign of successful emergency contraception. However, after more than 4 weeks, if you have not had a period, you need to go to a medical facility for examination because there is a risk of pregnancy.1. What is the emergency contraceptive pill?
Emergency contraceptive pills contain high doses of Progestine with the effect of preventing or slowing ovulation, increasing mucus and sealing the cervix, preventing sperm from entering the uterus, ultimately preventing conception. .Currently on the market there are many types of birth control pills, the popular ones are 72h and 120h with the form of blister pack of 1 pill or 1 blister of 2 pills. In order for the pill to be effective and effective, women need to take it for the prescribed period of time, if taken outside of this time, it can reduce the effectiveness of the emergency contraceptive pill.
Trắc nghiệm: Thuốc tránh thai khẩn cấp có những tác dụng phụ gì?
Thuốc tránh thai khẩn cấp giúp ngừa thai hiệu quả nhưng cũng là con dao hai lưỡi vì có thể gây ảnh hưởng tới khả năng sinh sản của người sử dụng. Theo dõi bài trắc nghiệm dưới đây để biết thuốc tránh thai khẩn cấp có những tác dụng phụ gì?The following content is prepared under supervision of Thạc sĩ, Bác sĩ y khoa, Tạ Quốc Bản , Sản phụ khoa , Khoa Sản phụ khoa - Bệnh viện Đa khoa Quốc tế Vinmec Phú Quốc
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2. What are the signs of successful emergency contraception?
Even though you've used emergency contraception, how do you know if it's working? Therefore, women need to know the signs of successful emergency contraception to avoid panic, anxiety or drug abuse causing dangerous side effects.The sooner you use emergency contraception after sex, the more effective it will be. If used in the first 24 hours, the effectiveness of contraception can be up to 90%, if from 24 to 48 hours, the effectiveness will only decrease to about 60% and later, less than 50%.
After the time of use, if you still have a menstrual period, this is the clearest sign of successful emergency contraception. If you have not had a period for more than 4 weeks, you should see a doctor because there is a risk of pregnancy. At this point, you need to visit a medical facility and get advice from an obstetrician.
If you have taken emergency contraceptive pills but have nausea or vomiting within the first 3 hours after taking it, you need to take another pill. During the first 3 hours, the drug does not have enough time to exert its contraceptive effect, so the possibility of pregnancy is still very high.
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3. Unusual signs when taking emergency contraceptive pills
Any type of birth control pill carries potential risks of side effects and dangers to a woman's reproductive health. Especially if you use the drug in excess of the prescribed dose in 1 time or use it more than 2 times in 1 month, or use it continuously for many months, the consequences can be even more serious.Some of the danger signs that you need to pay close attention to after taking emergency contraceptive pills and immediately contact a medical professional for timely advice and support are as follows:
Side effects Prolonged: After taking the drug, you may have a symptom such as chest pain, breast tenderness, shortness of breath, fatigue,... This is a normal phenomenon and will go away on its own. However, if this condition continues for a long time without any signs of improvement, you need to go to the health center, because in rare cases, there are cases of underlying diseases related to heart, liver and kidney that take the drug. Emergency contraception can be dangerous. Vaginal bleeding after a few days of taking birth control pills, back pain, lower abdominal pain: For women who have been pregnant but do not know or have signs of ectopic pregnancy, if using emergency contraception, there is a risk risk of miscarriage and miscarriage.
4. When using emergency contraception, what should you pay attention to?
Emergency contraception should be used as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse.The emergency contraceptive pill has been shown to be quite an effective method of contraception, but it is not recommended for regular contraception. Absolutely do not use emergency contraception more than 2 times because the more you use it, the less effective it is, and the greater the risk of harm to your health.
Do not use emergency contraception while pregnant or allergic to any of its ingredients. It is best for women to seek advice from specialists to choose a safe contraceptive pill as well as to be guided on how to use it for the best effect.
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