Can repeated contraceptive pill intake disturbs the hormonal balance and increase the pregnancy risk?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am writing to seek clarification and advice regarding the current situation. During the start of this year, I engaged in sexual activity with a partner on seven occasions. During the past three months, my partner consistently took contraceptive pills daily. In total, she consumed the pills seven times. I have concerns about the potential consequences of this situation. Could there be any adverse effects or harmful repercussions as a result? Additionally, I would appreciate any insights you can provide regarding any future problems arising from this situation.

Thank you for your attention and assistance in addressing my inquiries. I look forward to your prompt response.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I understand your concern. An emergency pill is a high dose of progesterone hormone, the same hormone produced in your body in the second half of the period after ovulation. This pill will suddenly increase the thickness of the inner lining of the uterus, making it unfavorable for a possible pregnancy to implant. As it is a single dose, it has no strength to stand on, so it falls off, and you get your periods or bleeding from the increased thickness within seven to ten days of taking the pill. This bleeding will be thick, with fleshy pieces, dark red or brown, with slight lower abdominal pain till the bleeding is reduced. This medicine is the same hormone produced by the female body or ovary every month. So this is safe. The body itself will destroy it within a few hours. This does not affect future fertility and health as it does not stay so long to affect the body. The only problem with this pill, if taken repeatedly, is that it disturbs the hormonal balance and periods. So even if not on the pill, periods may get disturbed. If taken repeatedly in the same periods, it may reduce the pill's effectiveness, and there is a risk of pregnancy. The hormone balance in any cycle is the interconnection between all these hormones. If one is disturbed, the whole cascade of hormones is disturbed. I suggest she better uses oral combined birth control pills if sex is going to be regular. You will have 100 % contraception, no side effects, and a regular cycle, and it will not be costly. If sex is not going to be regular, condoms will be better. You can avoid all this anxiety.

I hope I have clarified your queries, do write back if you have any more queries.

All the best.