How many years can short-acting contraceptive pills be taken?

For women who have no plans to have children but have sex, one of the issues they are more concerned about is probably the issue of contraception. At present, there are many methods of contraception. Some people may choose condoms, while others may choose to take emergency contraceptive measures. However, emergency contraception can be divided into many types, among which short-term contraceptives are more common. So short-term contraceptive pills can only be taken for two years at most? What are the side effects of taking emergency contraception? Let's take a closer look below!

Can short-term contraceptive pills be taken for a maximum of two years?

First, let us understand what short-term contraceptives are. In fact, the so-called short-term contraceptives are a kind of thorn seed therapeutic drug made based on female hormones and estrogen. They can inhibit ovulation, change the environment of women's uterine wall, and change the properties of cervical mucus, and finally block the penetration of male sperm, thereby achieving the purpose of contraception. It is not difficult to see that the basic principles of emergency contraception are actually not complicated.

Generally speaking, the contraceptive effect of short-term contraceptives is over 99%, and they are a basic contraceptive measure that is particularly suitable for healthy women of childbearing age. When it comes to the issue of taking short-term contraceptives for a maximum of two years, in fact, we often say that all medicines are poisonous. Especially emergency contraceptives, if taken for a long time, may harm women's health and affect their endocrine system. Therefore, if it is not necessary, it is recommended to choose safer and more natural contraceptive measures to prevent pregnancy.

What are the side effects of taking emergency contraception?

(1) Generally speaking, there are no side effects when taking emergency contraception, but many women experience nausea, vomiting, breast pain, dizziness, weakness, etc. after taking emergency contraception. Some women even experience irregular bleeding due to the full play of estrogen in the emergency contraception. Generally speaking, this condition does not require special treatment, and the body's symptoms will gradually improve after a few days.

(2) Long-term use of emergency contraception may also greatly increase the risk of women developing gynecological tumors, especially ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, etc. The risk will be increased to a certain extent. Therefore, women must pay attention to it. If you develop such a serious disease due to long-term use of emergency contraception, it would be meaningless to regret it. It would be even more tragic if you couldn't have children because of this.

The above is an introduction to the fact that short-term contraceptives can be taken for a maximum of two years. Emergency contraception should not be taken for a long time, let alone taking emergency contraception for two years. For the sake of women's health, these are all things that must be paid attention to.

Emergency contraception has become normalized, don’t let it "alarm" your physical and mental health! Don’t let ignorance cause you to lose your physical and mental health!