Are There Any Measures To Reduce The Side Effects Of Contraceptive Pills?

Posted on Sat, 14 Mar 2015

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Question : Hello Doc, can you suggest some measures to reduce the side effects of emergency contraceptive pill. There is bloating feeling , seems like I am having water retention . I took the pill day before yesterday

Answered by Dr. Soumya (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Temporary side effects

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand you have side effects of emergency contraceptive pills.

These side effects are temporary and won't last long.

Moreover there are no effective medicines to cure this.

Drink more water which will help.

Regards
Dr. Soumya

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