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A member asked:
Any emergency contraception side effects?
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Nausea: Nausea, changes to period, abdominal pain, headache, fatigue.
Answered 9/23/2017
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Yes - possibly.: Potential side effects with emergency contraception can include: tender breasts; changes in menstrual flow (spotting, bleeding, early or late period); loose stools; dizziness; headache; nausea/ vomiting; abdominal discomfort or feeling tired. If you develop chest tightness, difficulty breathing, swelling of lips, mouth, throat – call 911. Notify your doctor if you miss your period. See below.
Answered 4/13/2014
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Which ones?: Potential Side effects w emergency contraception: tender breasts; menstrual flow changes (spotting, bleeding, early or late period); loose stools; dizziness; headache; nausea/ vomiting; abdominal pain / cramping or fatigue. Take pregnancy test & notify Dr if your period is 7 or > days late. Can hydrate,use NSAID's for pain or use ginger for nausea.
Answered 3/26/2018
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