Takahashi, the Kanto unit manager, would also like to answer.
Thank you for your question.
Since your period may not always come exactly as expected, this is only one possible approach. If you already know when it’s likely to occur and receive an invitation to meet, some people let them know in advance that they’re only available for dinner due to their health.
I hope this is helpful.
Thank you for your understanding.
Maezawa from the President’s Office will answer this one as well.
Thank you for your question.
In that situation, I believe she is taking oral contraceptives (OCs), rather than an emergency contraceptive pill.
(They are also called low-dose birth control pills and contain estrogen and progestogen.)
Advantages
- They provide excellent contraceptive protection. You can become pregnant after stopping them.
- They help regulate your menstrual cycle.
- They can improve menstrual pain and reduce the amount of menstrual bleeding.
- They can improve anemia.
- They can improve acne.
Disadvantages
- They must be taken every day.
- Temporary side effects may occur, such as nausea, breast tenderness, headaches, and irregular bleeding.
- In rare cases, blood clots may occur. If you experience calf pain or swelling, sudden shortness of breath, severe chest pain or headache, or vision problems, seek medical attention immediately.
Taking one pill every day provides contraception.
When taking them for the first time, you usually start on the first day of your period.
I think a one-month supply of pills costs around ¥2,500–¥3,000.
Another option is Mirena, a hormonal IUD (IUS).
IUS stands for “intrauterine contraceptive system.” It is an intrauterine contraceptive system that continuously releases progestogen inside the uterus.
It is an advanced version of the traditional contraceptive ring.
It provides more effective contraception than the pill, which can fail if you forget to take it.
*Health insurance does not cover it when used solely for contraception.*
So normally, people may consult a doctor about symptoms such as:
- Severe menstrual pain
- Menstrual pain that has been getting worse
- Feeling unwell before their period
and proceed in a way that allows it to be covered by insurance.
It lasts for four to five years after a single insertion, and apparently can be removed in about two seconds.
Advantages
- A single insertion provides long-term contraception for five years.
- You do not have to worry about contraception every day.
- It reduces the amount of menstrual bleeding.
- It eases menstrual pain.
- You can become pregnant after having it removed.
Disadvantages
- Irregular bleeding may continue for several months after insertion.
- Insertion, regular checkups, and removal must be performed by a doctor.
- In rare cases, it may come out on its own, particularly in cases of uterine abnormalities or fibroids.
- For people who have never given birth, the cervix may be narrow, so cervical dilation may be necessary during insertion.
