Can levonorgestrel tablets be taken during menstruation?



Levonorgestrel tablets should not be taken during menstruation, it can cause menstrual disorders.

Levonorgestrel tablets are emergency contraceptives, an emergency remedy after unprotected sex, to be taken within 72 hours.

Levonorgestrel tablets are a monoprogestin preparation, which can cause cessation of menstruation and menstrual disorders when taken during menstruation, so they should not be taken during menstruation and should be taken under the supervision of a doctor.

Contraindications such as severe liver and renal insufficiency should be ruled out before taking emergency contraceptive pills, and side effects such as nausea and vomiting may also occur after taking them. When there is a delay in menstruation for more than 1 week to rule out the possibility of pregnancy.

Emergency contraceptive pills can only be effective for one sexual intercourse, and the contraceptive efficiency is lower than that of conventional contraception, so they cannot be used for a long period of time. If you need to use this medicine for treatment, it is recommended to use it under the guidance of a doctor, do not blindly use the medicine on your own.