Patient's question:
I went to my girlfriend's hometown last week to see her, but I didn't go directly to meet her parents. We stayed in a hotel near her home for two nights. During the time we had sex, we didn't use a condom. My girlfriend took emergency contraception, but after 72 hours, her period still hasn't arrived by the end of the month. What should we do?Doctor's answer:
The situation you mentioned, it is suspected that the delay in menstruation is caused by medication. Generally, if vaginal bleeding reoccurs within one week of taking this medication, it proves successful breastfeeding. It is also possible that pregnancy may occur successfully after taking this oral medication. Pay attention to your menstrual cycle and, if it is less than one week, you can undergo early pregnancy testing for confirmation. Do not take emergency medication frequently, as the side effects are too severe. You should not take this oral medication more than three times a year.