Patient's question:
I'm still in college with my boyfriend, but we rent an apartment outside of school. Well, yesterday, when we had sex, we didn't use a condom, but I took the birth control pill. Will I get pregnant if I had sex three days after taking the pill?Doctor's answer:
If you took emergency contraception, it's still possible to get pregnant even on the third day of sexual activity. Therefore, it's recommended that you use a condom for safer protection during the third day of sexual activity. Additionally, emergency contraception is not as effective for breastfeeding as condoms, although there are cases where breastfeeding has been successful while using it. It's advised to carefully read the instructions before taking the medication and pay attention to the precautions listed in the instructions to ensure the medication works to its maximum effect.