Side effects of the morning-after pill
Synonyms in a broader sense
Synonym in the broader sense:
- pill
- prevention
- condom
- Hormone bomb
- post-coital contraception
Side effects
Nausea and vomiting are common when taking the morning-after pill. If this occurs within the first 3 hours after taking the pill (morning-after pill), the intake must be repeated.
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The same applies to almost every fifth woman a headache and with 5% Lower abdominal pain, Breast tenderness and Menstrual cramps. Intermenstrual bleeding occurs and the next one may be postponed Menstruation come (morning after pill side effects).
The new drug Ulipristal is the conventional in its range of side effects pill to equate thereafter. Frequently becomes dizziness mentioned as a side effect. Infections, fatigue or mood disorders occur (morning after pill side effects).
also read: Abdominal pain from pill.
Contraindications
Pregnancy should definitely mean one Pregnancy tests excluded - be the symptoms due to a lack of menstruation (= Amenorrhea) described in this cycle or has unprotected traffic already occurred in the same cycle.
Also a previous application of the Morning-after pill in the same cycle is a contraindication. Because the drug affects the liver, are Liver dysfunction also to be excluded (morning after pill side effects).
requirements
The morning-after pill (both preparations) is currently available in Germany without a prescription. The cost of the morning-after pill and the associated preliminary and check-up examinations (3 weeks after taking the morning-after pill) are covered by statutory health insurance until the age of 20. From the age of 20, the 10 € practice fee and the drug costs of around 17 € apply (morning-after pill side effects).
Read more on the topic: The cost of the morning-after pill.
possible other side effects
Bleeding
A short time after taking the morning-after pill, in most cases there is no onset of so-called Withdrawal bleeding, however, irregular bleeding (Interstitial bleeding or spotting) occur.
In addition, taking the morning-after pill can affect the normal rhythm of a woman's monthly cycle.
Because of this, it is possible that the next Menstrual periodstarts a few days earlier or later than usual after ingestion.
If menstruation occurs more than five days after the usual time or if it is only very weak, a gynecologist should always be consulted and pregnancy should be excluded.
The next menstrual period after taking the pill will usually be much heavier than usual.
As strong after every pill afterwards Bleeding irregularities occur, it should not be used several times in quick succession.
Side effects after a week
Even a week after taking the morning-after pill it can still be light malaise and stomach pain come.
Also the appearance of Dizziness and nausea is still possible after a week. In addition, many women report long-lasting Feelings of tension in the chest and increasing tiredness.
Probably the most frequently observed side effect is the occurrence of smear, intermediate or Withdrawal bleeding, as the use of the morning-after pill disrupts the normal cycle.
Conclusion
If the morning-after pill is used several times, the effectiveness decreases and the side effects increase. Also due to the high dose of hormones which affects the hormonal balance of women, the intake should remain an exception and is not suitable as an alternative to long-term contraception (morning-after pill side effects).
