Patient's question:
I had sex with my wife yesterday morning and around 5 PM we took emergency contraception. That night, we had sex several more times. I'm wondering if having sex after taking emergency contraception can lead to pregnancy?Doctor's answer:
The mechanism of efficacy of emergency contraception pills is to regulate the excretion of hormones in the body to surpass the effects of breastfeeding. Due to this mechanism, repeatedly taking birth control pills can cause many harms to a woman's body, such as irregular menstruation in the future, and even interfere with future fertility. There is no 100% effective contraception method, but currently, the safest option is still condoms. Therefore, in addition to symptomatic treatment for gynecological and obstetric conditions, patients also need to pay attention to care aspects, such as a light diet and more outdoor activities. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to choosing a reputable hospital for treatment to achieve good therapeutic effects.