Patient's question:
Last month, after a thorough check, I found out I was pregnant and had an abortion myself. Now, there's no more bleeding, and my body has almost fully recovered. Last night, I had sex with my boyfriend, and he was wearing a condom, but it had a hole. I wanted to ask you, after a month of having an abortion, can I take birth control pills?Doctor's answer:
One month after childbirth, it is safe to take birth control pills. If a condom breaks during sexual activity, emergency contraception (the morning-after pill) should be taken to ensure safety. It must be taken within 72 hours after intercourse. If taken too late, it may not be effective in protecting breastfeeding. However, it is still best to use it sparingly, and it should not be used less than three times a year in the future.