Patient's question:
I'm a first-time roommate, so I don't really understand the issue of pregnancy. After having sex inside with ejaculation, I took an emergency contraceptive pill, but then had sex again shortly after, so I took another one. I don't know if this could lead to pregnancy. How many days do you need to take emergency contraceptive pills?Doctor's answer:
Emergency contraception pills are a type of birth control pill that should be used within 72 hours after sexual intercourse. They are a temporary form of contraception and can be used to prevent accidental pregnancy. However, they should not be used frequently in a short period of time, as this may affect the contraceptive effectiveness of the medication and lead to menstrual irregularities.Now, carefully observe the withdrawal bleeding after taking the contraception pill. If withdrawal bleeding occurs again after about a week, it means it has definitely worked, and you can then proceed with your menstrual cycle.