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Is Emergency Contraceptive Pill Safe While Breast Feeding?

HI Dr

I am 26 yrs old, I have 8 months kid, I am still feeding her. My husband is coming down this friday i would like to know is it safe to use emergency contraceptive pills. Will it also delay my periods. He will be in town for 15 days. So please do suggest me with the name of the pill.
Tue, 29 Apr 2014
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Hi,
If you are feeding your baby, it is better not to use emergency pill contraception; you may choose one of the barrier methods or go for insertion of an IUD as an emergency contraception. Emergency pills do contain excess hormone and this can cause breakthrough bleed as well as delayed periods and hence as such is not advisable on a regular basis. Emergency pills should be used only once or twice a year. Hope your query has been clarified. Wish you good health.
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Is Emergency Contraceptive Pill Safe While Breast Feeding?

Hi, If you are feeding your baby, it is better not to use emergency pill contraception; you may choose one of the barrier methods or go for insertion of an IUD as an emergency contraception. Emergency pills do contain excess hormone and this can cause breakthrough bleed as well as delayed periods and hence as such is not advisable on a regular basis. Emergency pills should be used only once or twice a year. Hope your query has been clarified. Wish you good health.