Patient's question:
A while ago, when I had sex with my boyfriend, we didn't use any protection, but I took emergency contraception. However, for some reason, my period hasn't come this month, and I'm feeling upset, wondering if this is causing my period to be irregular. I want to ask how long after taking emergency contraception will my period come?Doctor's answer:
Emergency contraception is a method of preventing early pregnancy taken after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Generally, it is considered safe to take within 72 hours. However, the pill can easily cause menstrual disorders. If your period is delayed by a week, it is normal, but if it is delayed by less than ten days, you should consider pregnancy. Go to a nearby hospital to get a urine pregnancy test. If you are not pregnant, there is no need to worry about menstrual disorders, as taking this medication can cause withdrawal bleeding.