4TH MYTH – POSTINOR 2 PILL IN THE CASE OF BARENESS
Emergency contraceptive pill will not affect long term fertility. However improper and frequent use of this drug will cause hormonal imbalances. Situations in which one needs to visit the Obstetrician/Gynaecologist after taking the EC pill are as follows:
- Rashes/itching/hives/difficulty in breathing following EC pill intake (allergy)
- Most women get their next period within 7 days of the expected date. However if you do not, visit the doctor regardless of the status of a home urine pregnancy test.
- If you have sudden cramping pain in the lower abdomen/back/dizziness/fainting spells/bleeding from vagina EVEN BEFORE YOUR NEXT EXPECTED PERIOD. Your doctor will need to rule out an ectopic pregnancy.
- If you are on any kind of other medication such as antibiotics/anti epileptics.
