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What are the side effects of emergency contraception?

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Asked on:Apr 01, 2026 03:10 AM

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  • Autumn Autumn

    Apr 01, 2026

      Taking emergency contraceptive pills has many side effects. It is recommended that everyone try to use safe and effective contraceptive methods. The side effects of emergency contraceptive pills include the following:

      1. Nausea: Different drugs have different incidence rates, among which mifepristone is the lowest, at 6%-7%. Although nausea generally lasts no more than 24 hours, it is quite uncomfortable and is the most common side effect of medication.

      2. Irregular Uterus Bleeding: Some women will experience vaginal bleeding after taking the medicine. In fact, this is one of the side effects of taking emergency contraceptive pills. There is no need to worry, and generally no treatment is required.

      3. Vomiting: Like nausea, the incidence rate of different drugs is different, about 5% with levonorgestrel and 1% with mifepristone. It is generally believed that when taken with food or sleep Taking medication before use can reduce the incidence of nausea and vomiting, but there is no definite clinical material.

      4. Change: This is a typical side effect of taking emergency contraceptive pills. Although most women get their period on time, some women experience it later. If delayed by 1 week, a urine pregnancy test should be done to determine whether emergency contraception has failed.

      5. Others: headache, dizziness, fatigue, etc. are also side effects of emergency contraceptive pills. These symptoms are generally mild and last no more than 24 hours. breast distended pain , Severe headaches can be treated with aspirin or other analgesics. >>> ancient times8A strange contraceptive method

      If emergency contraception fails to prevent pregnancy, fetus The teratogenic rate is very high. It is indeed not the first choice for contraception among our friends. In addition, if you want to take medicine, you should do it under the guidance of a doctor.