Patient's question:
I didn't take any contraception with my boyfriend two days ago. Later, I realized it wasn't the safe period, so I quickly took emergency contraception. But I feel a bit uncomfortable, and I'm a little worried. I want to ask, after taking emergency contraception once and having two normal periods, what should I do?Doctor's answer:
After taking emergency contraception orally, withdrawal bleeding may occur again. If the amount of bleeding is the same as your previous menstrual period, consider it as one menstrual cycle. The next menstrual period will start from the time of this bleeding. If the bleeding amount is similar to your usual menstrual flow, it indicates successful contraception, and there is no need to worry. The next menstrual period is generally calculated from the day after taking the medication when withdrawal bleeding occurs again. This is considered one cycle.