After taking emergency contraceptives, brownish secretions may appear 15 days later. This could be withdrawal bleeding or a sign of contraceptive failure, indicating a possible pregnancy. One can use a pregnancy test strip for detection or visit a hospital for a blood hCG test. If hCG levels rise, it is generally a sign of pregnancy. If pregnant, a color Doppler ultrasound examination is required after 6 weeks of pregnancy to determine whether it is an intrauterine or ectopic pregnancy, and take appropriate measures accordingly.
Reactions after taking emergency contraceptives:
1. The reactions after taking emergency contraceptives vary among different individuals. Some women may experience irregular bleeding in the vagina after taking emergency contraceptives, manifesting as spotty bleeding with little blood loss and short bleeding time, or heavy bleeding similar to menstrual flow, which can be regarded as a menstrual period.
2. Most women may experience varying degrees of nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, and dizziness after taking emergency contraceptives. However, these symptoms generally last for a short period, usually not exceeding 24 hours.
3. Breast tenderness and discomfort may occur, which is a common symptom after taking emergency contraceptives. This is related to the effect of progesterone on breast tissue, and the symptoms will gradually ease.
Hazards of emergency contraceptives: Since the dosage of emergency contraceptives is more than ten times that of regular contraceptives, large doses of drugs are used to interfere with ovarian function and control ovulation. Therefore, it poses hazards to women's ovarian function, liver and kidney metabolism, and other systems. Sometimes, these hazards are difficult to estimate. Even if chosen, it is best not to exceed 3 times per year.
