emergency contraceptive pill - #19512
Took an emergency contraceptive pill a few days ago, and now my body feels all over the place. I wasn’t sure if I needed it, but I panicked and took it within a few hours. Since then, I’ve had weird cramps, bloating, and just feel super exhausted. My periods were always regular, but now I’m worried this might mess them up. Still haven’t gotten any spotting or anything, but I read that the emergency contraceptive pill can cause delays, so now I don’t know what to expect. This isn’t the first time I’ve taken it, but I don’t want to keep relying on it. Last time, I had my period almost a week late, and it was way heavier than usual. I also had really bad mood swings, like I was irritated for no reason. I’m looking for a more natural way to balance my cycle after taking the emergency contraceptive pill. Are there Ayurvedic herbs or foods that can help with this? I don’t want to take anything that will make my hormones go even more out of control. Also, is there something in Ayurveda that works as an alternative to the emergency contraceptive pill? Something that doesn’t have all these side effects but still works to prevent pregnancy if taken soon after? And if someone has already taken it, what can be done to reduce its impact on the body? I feel like my digestion is messed up too, not sure if that’s related or just stress. Would love to know if anyone else has experienced similar effects from the emergency contraceptive pill and how they managed it with Ayurveda. Any specific remedies to regulate my period and hormones after this?
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