Will taking emergency contraceptive pills cause ectopic pregnancy?

Will taking emergency contraceptive pills cause ectopic pregnancy?

1. Taking emergency contraceptive pills may cause ectopic pregnancy. Generally speaking, emergency contraceptive pills will inhibit the implantation of the fertilized egg. If the fertilized egg is formed before taking the pills, it cannot enter the uterine cavity and will be implanted outside the uterine cavity, resulting in an ectopic pregnancy.

2. Emergency contraceptive pills are also called post-coital contraceptive pills. If effective protection measures are not taken during sexual intercourse, emergency contraceptive pills can be taken within 72 hours afterwards to reduce the risk of unwanted pregnancy. Emergency contraceptive pills can inhibit ovulation and change the properties of cervical mucus, thereby achieving the purpose of contraception. Emergency contraceptive pills will also change the uterine environment and affect the implantation of the fertilized egg. If a fertilized egg has been formed, after taking emergency contraceptive pills, the fertilized egg cannot enter the uterine cavity, will be directly implanted in the fallopian tube, and then form an ectopic pregnancy. If there is still no withdrawal bleeding 7 to 10 days after taking the medicine, unwanted pregnancy or ectopic pregnancy cannot be ruled out. It is necessary to go to the hospital in time to check the level of chorionic gonadotropin. If the index is significantly increased, early pregnancy should be considered, and a B-ultrasound examination is required at about 6 weeks to determine whether the gestational sac is inside or outside the uterus.

3. Emergency contraceptive pills contain highly effective progesterone, which will affect normal endocrine function and cause endocrine disorders. It is not recommended to take this drug if it is not necessary.