Patient's question:
Lived with your boyfriend for a long time, but after the last time you had sex, you found out that the contraception was unsuccessful. What should you do if the contraception is unsuccessful?Doctor's answer:
The first step in successfully treating contraception is for both parties to immediately wash their external genitalia. Women should use mild soap and tap water to wash the lower half so that sperm or bacteria can be completely removed before entering the body. Be careful not to scrub too hard, otherwise it may destroy the growth cycle of beneficial bacteria in the vagina, increasing the risk of transmitting diseases. The second step is to take emergency contraception within 72 hours after the accident occurs. The success rate of preventing unintended pregnancy is 8%, but taking emergency contraception should be done under the guidance of a doctor or according to the instructions on the packaging. Then, 10 days later, take a pregnancy test. If you are not pregnant, it means the emergency contraception was successful.