Patient's question:
I and my boyfriend were a bit too enthusiastic during sexual activity, and in the middle, I took off the condom and threw it away. Then, at the end, my boyfriend ended up inside me. I don't want to get pregnant, so just in case, I bought emergency contraception. Doctor, regarding the oral intake of emergency contraception, what are the potential side effects?Doctor's answer:
Hello, emergency contraception must be taken within 72 hours of intercourse. If it's less than 72 hours, sperm and eggs may have already combined, and the effectiveness of the pill will be minimal. The earlier the pill is taken after intercourse, the better the contraceptive effect. The pill is a hormone-based medication, and taking it may cause hormonal imbalances in a woman's body, endocrine disorders, delayed or early menstruation, and other issues.