Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. On April 29, my boyfriend came to meet me, and we had sexual intercourse that night. He was afraid to wear a condom, and because I didn't want to get pregnant, I had to take medication. On April 29, I took emergency contraception. My period, which was supposed to come on May 1, hasn't arrived. What should I do? I really hope I didn't get pregnant unexpectedly.Doctor's answer:
Taking emergency contraception promptly after the event should absolutely prevent pregnancy. If your period arrives as expected, then the time of intercourse should have been the safe period, and pregnancy should be absolutely impossible. Generally, one week before a woman's period, the time of intercourse is considered the safe period. There is no need to take emergency contraception, except that the side effects of the medication can be significant and may cause delayed menstruation. Pay close attention. Your period may also arrive very soon.