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Is Intake Of Emergency Contraceptive Pills Frequently A Cause For Concern?
Question: Hi. My partner had 3 morning after escapelle pills in 5 days. Was just wondering if this will mess her hormones and things like that? And also the chances of her falling pregnant should be very very very low right
Brief Answer:
Irregular periods
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Taking emergency contraceptive pills repeatedly can lead to irregular periods and spotting for next 2-3 months.
Periods can be early, delayed or there can be irregular spotting or bleeding.
All this occurs due to the hormonal effect of the drug.
Chances of pregnancy are extremely low, as emergency contraceptive prevents pregnancy in 95-98% cases.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Irregular periods
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Taking emergency contraceptive pills repeatedly can lead to irregular periods and spotting for next 2-3 months.
Periods can be early, delayed or there can be irregular spotting or bleeding.
All this occurs due to the hormonal effect of the drug.
Chances of pregnancy are extremely low, as emergency contraceptive prevents pregnancy in 95-98% cases.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
OBGYN
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. REMY KOSHY
Will she be very up and down from the hormones?
Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
No, mood changes are very slight due to contraceptive pill.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
No
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear,
No, mood changes are very slight due to contraceptive pill.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. REMY KOSHY
If she was ovulating during that time will the pill still be affective? Thank you
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, yes, the pills are effective even of one is ovulating.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, yes, the pills are effective even of one is ovulating.
Regards
Dr Deepti Verma
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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Dr. Deepti Verma
OBGYN, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
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