Patient's question:
The other day, I had sex with my boyfriend, but he forgot to wear a condom, which resulted in me finding out today that I'm pregnant. However, I took a birth control pill two days ago, but why didn't it take effect? We are both in the midst of our career advancements, so we haven't been ready to become parents yet. Could you please consult a doctor about why the birth control pill didn't work two days ago?Doctor's answer:
I have reviewed the situation you described. This time, the birth control pill you took did not have the effect of inhibiting lactation. Emergency contraception pills are generally taken within 72 hours after sexual intercourse. You should not eat or drink anything for two hours before or after taking the pill. If you experienced nausea or vomiting while taking the medication, or if you took other drugs concurrently, it may reduce the effectiveness of the pill, making it unable to achieve the goal of inhibiting lactation.