Patient's question:
Yesterday I had sex with my husband. Previously, we always used condoms, but coincidentally, we didn't have any at home yesterday, so we didn't take any contraceptive measures. Today, I'm getting more and more worried about the possibility of getting pregnant. Still, I couldn't resist and bought emergency contraception pills. For this, I want to specifically consult about how long after taking emergency contraception pills should one wait?Doctor's answer:
Hello, emergency contraception pills are only effective if taken within 72 hours after sexual intercourse. The shorter the interval, the higher the success rate of breastfeeding. It needs to be specially noted that emergency contraception pills cause great harm to women, and it is recommended not to take them more than three times a year. It is advised not to take emergency contraception pills lightly. I hope this is helpful to you. Therefore, when using them, it is important to pay special attention.