Can you still get pregnant after taking emergency contraception?

Patient's question:

Did I get pregnant after taking emergency contraception twice in a month? This month, I had sex with my boyfriend without a condom, and I took emergency contraception afterward. But my period has been delayed by 7 days since it was supposed to start. I'm very scared, could I be pregnant?

Doctor's answer:

In one month, I took emergency contraception twice. My period is already delayed by seven days this month. Since there has been sexual activity and the period is delayed, even with emergency contraception, it is not absolutely safe. Therefore, it is recommended to use a pregnancy test. If pregnant, taking contraception pills will not allow the child to be kept. It is best to go to the hospital around six weeks of pregnancy for a color ultrasound and other detailed examinations to confirm an intrauterine pregnancy and promptly take appropriate measures for abortion.

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