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 efficacy mechanism of emergency contraception pills is achieved by adjusting the secretion of hormones in the body, thereby surpassing 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. No contraceptive measure is 100% effective, but currently, the safest option is still condoms. Therefore, in addition to symptomatic treatment for gynecological issues, patients also need to pay attention to care aspects, such as maintaining a light diet and engaging in regular outdoor activities. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to choosing an authoritative hospital for treatment to ensure a good therapeutic effect.