Patient's question:
This year, in March, I got my second dose of the HPV vaccine, and in June, I got my third dose. On September 9th, I went to Hong Kong for my second dose. Then, on November 2nd, I had sexual intercourse with my husband. On November 5th, I took the 72-hour emergency contraceptive pill. However, on November 21st, I tested positive with an electronic pregnancy test, and it has been about 2-3 weeks since I got pregnant. I want to ask the doctor if it is safe to keep the child, because I am worried that the vaccine might interfere with the child's health or cause birth defects. I am very upset about the possibility of the child being unhealthy or deformed. Thank you, doctor!!!Doctor's answer:
You got pregnant early after getting vaccinated. This vaccine doesn't have much interference on your early pregnancy. The main issue is the emergency contraceptive pill. You can check which specific type you took. For example, if you took Yu Ting, there have been some studies suggesting it doesn't interfere with pregnancy. That means you can still carry the pregnancy forward. However, you must be clear that even with a perfectly normal early pregnancy, there's still a possibility of fetal abnormalities. Don't mention the medication you took. If you decide to keep this child, you must undergo regular prenatal check-ups and inform your doctor about it.