Patient's question:
I am a virgin and took emergency contraception three days after my first sexual experience. However, my period is still delayed by a week and I don't know how I could have gotten pregnant. Most importantly, I don't want a child now. Will I still get pregnant after taking emergency contraception?Doctor's answer:
Generally, taking emergency contraception can reduce the chances of getting pregnant, but it cannot completely rule out the possibility of pregnancy. There is also a high likelihood that an unexpected event may occur. If your period is currently delayed, it is recommended to first purchase early pregnancy test strips or pregnancy test sticks from a regular pharmacy for testing. If there is one line, it means you are not pregnant. If there are two lines, it means you are pregnant. If the test shows you are not pregnant, it is likely due to the side effects of taking emergency contraception, which have caused the delay in your period.