Side Effects of Unwanted Pregnancy Pills: Women resort to emergency pills to avoid unwanted pregnancy, but how safe is their repeated use?

Side Effects of Unwanted Pregnancy Pills : In today 's fast  -paced life where relationships, responsibilities and priorities are constantly changing , awareness related to family planning and unwanted pregnancy is more important for women than ever before. In such a situation , emergency contraceptive pills available in the market definitely provide a temporary relief to women, but is this solution safe every time?

Dr. Rita Bedi explains that pills should be used to prevent unwanted pregnancy only when there is no other option left, because its repeated use can have serious effects on the body.

How do pills work ?

Emergency pills are hormone- based medicines that contain hormones such as progesterone or estrogen . They work by stopping ovulation , hindering fertilization , or affecting  the lining of the uterus in such a way that a baby cannot survive in your womb.

How many times can the pills be taken ?

• These pills should only be used in emergencies and not for regular contraception ...
• Do not consume these more than once or twice in a month
• Frequent consumption can cause hormonal imbalance, irregular periods, headaches, fatigue and digestion-related problems.
• Taking pills repeatedly for a long time can also affect fertility.

Effects on the body

The effect of these pills can start showing on the body within a few hours. Some women may have problems like light bleeding, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, and breast tenderness .

• Hormonal disturbances
• Irregular menstrual cycle
• weight gain or loss
• mood swings

Emergency pills may be a necessity, but their frequent use can prove to be harmful. Use them only with the right information and doctor's advice, so that your health remains safe and you do not have any regrets in the future.