Patient's question:
I had sex with my boyfriend yesterday, but he didn't wear a condom or take any other precautions. However, I took emergency contraception and on the third day, the pregnancy test was positive. I don't understand this, so I'm feeling very upset. Doctor, what could be the reason for a positive pregnancy test three days after taking emergency contraception three hours after the act?Doctor's answer:
Hello, if you haven't used any safety measures after sexual activity, taking emergency contraception pills can help prevent an unexpected pregnancy, but there are important things to keep in mind. Taking emergency contraception pills three hours after intercourse will not cause a positive reaction on an early pregnancy test. You might be using a menopause test kit, and if it shows a positive result again, it means you are currently experiencing menopause.