Is there still effectiveness of birth control pills three days after sexual intercourse?

Patient's question:

Here is and had a sexual relationship with her boyfriend again, but her period is late. Now she is taking birth control pills, is it rushed?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, theoretically, emergency contraception should be used within 72 hours after cohabitation. The earlier you take the medication, the better the contraceptive effect. In your current situation, it is likely that it has already exceeded 72 hours, so it is not recommended to take emergency contraception. With your current situation, you have missed the best time to take medication, so there are no other contraceptive measures available for the time being.

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