Why you can’t take Yuketin if you’re over 45

The generic name of Yuketin is levonorgestrel tablets, and levonorgestrel tablets are usually not recommended for women over 45 years of age because of the possible increased risk of tumors and blood clots.
Levonorgestrel tablets belong to the progestin, can be used for emergency contraception, women over 45 years of age may have certain disorders in the body’s hormone levels, the risk of various gynecological tumors increased, if the use of levonorgestrel tablets may further increase the risk of tumor development.
In addition, women over 45 years of age are at risk of developing blood clots, which may be further increased with the use of levonorgestrel tablets.
Adverse reactions such as menstrual changes, mild nausea, and vomiting may occur during use of the drug. The drug is contraindicated in cases of known or suspected pregnancy and in patients with breast cancer, cancer of the reproductive organs, abnormal liver function, venous thrombosis, cerebrovascular accidents, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, depression and women over 40 years of age.
Note that the drug should be used under the guidance of a doctor, avoid unauthorized use of drugs to avoid adverse reactions. For specific cases, it is recommended to consult a professional doctor.