Patient's question:
Yesterday, I and my wife didn't bring and didn't want to take small oral emergency contraception pills. I want to know what is the best time to take them?Doctor's answer:
According to your description, emergency contraception pills, also known as post-coital contraception, are most effective when taken within 24 hours after intercourse and still effective within 72 hours, although their effectiveness decreases significantly. Emergency contraception pills generally fall into two categories: one is single-progestogen emergency contraception, with the main component being levonorgestrel, which is non-prescription; the other is anti-progestogen emergency contraception, with the active ingredient being mifepristone, which is prescription.Remember to always use a full-length condom during intercourse to prevent pregnancy. Breastfeeding should be avoided to prevent potential complications. It is advisable to consume emergency contraception pills sparingly and not to rely on them as a regular form of contraception. They should not be used more than three times within a year.