If there is really any regret pill in this world, I think it must be emergency contraception.
When the two did not take protective measures to enragize, suddenly remembered that there may be such a thing as pregnancy, so the emergency contraceptive pill immediately became a life-saving straw.
But do you really know that much about it?
How big are the side effects of emergency contraceptives?
At present, there are two main types of emergency contraceptives in mainland China, namely mifepristone and levonorgestrel. For example, mifepristone tablets and Yuting, which are usually known as mifepristone tablets, contain the above ingredients.
In general, taking emergency contraception pills probably has these 3 types of adverse reactions:
First, nausea and vomiting. This is the most important and common adverse reaction. If there is a vomiting reaction within 2 hours of oral emergency contraception, it should be made up as soon as possible.
Second, irregular uterine bleeding. Some women may experience irregular bleeding within 1 month after taking the drug, which generally does not need to be treated.
Third, other reactions such as dizziness, fatigue, headache, breast swelling and pain. Generally these symptoms will be relatively mild and will not exceed 24 hours.
It is worth mentioning that from the current scientific research, taking emergency contraceptives will not affect women's physical health and reproductive function. So, even if you take emergency contraception after the fact, you don't have to worry too much.
What are the precautions for taking emergency contraceptives?
Since taking emergency contraceptives does not cause great physical harm, does that mean that women can eat them casually? The answer, of course, is no.
So, what are the precautions for taking emergency contraceptives? It can be considered from three aspects: timeliness, reactivity and normality.
First, from the perspective of timeliness, it should be taken within 72 hours (3 days) after sex for the best effect. The sooner you take it, the better the results. Once the emergency contraceptive pill is taken after 3 days, its effect will be significantly reduced or even ineffective.
Second, from a reactive point of view, bleeding will occur about 7 days after emergency contraception. However, there is no relationship between bleeding and success of contraception. If you have not had a menstrual period for about 1 month after taking it, it is best to have a pregnancy test to rule out whether you are pregnant.
Third, from the perspective of normality, there is no so-called no more than 3 times a year. As mentioned earlier, taking emergency contraception does not cause much harm, so there is no limit to the number of times. It should be taken whenever necessary.
However, emergency contraception itself is only an afterthought remedy, and it is recommended to use conventional contraceptive methods such as condoms to be safer and more secure.
In case contraception fails, can the child still want it?
In general, the effectiveness rate of emergency contraceptives is about 80%, and the probability of pregnancy after taking the drug is about 2%-3%. This means that even if you take emergency contraception, you are still likely to be "accidentally caught".
At this time, the most worrying thing is to take medicine, will it be bad for the fetus?
Currently, there is no evidence that taking emergency contraception can cause fetal malformations, nor is there evidence that emergency contraception increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy.
Therefore, in case of recruitment, you can consider continuing your pregnancy and checking on time. Of course, if you are really not at ease, you can consult an obstetrician and gynecologist and listen to the doctor's opinion.
In short, when the two-person world is not protected, women can indeed remedy it by taking emergency contraception. It is true that there will be certain adverse reactions in the short term, but in the long run, it will not cause excessive harm to women.
However, taking medication, especially frequently, is not always a safe approach. Whether it is a man or a woman, for the sake of women's body, it is best to do contraception in advance, safe and secure.