Patient's question:
Hello, I got married last year. Due to training, I haven't been ready to have children recently. Last week, when I had sex with my husband, I didn't use a condom, and it was also during my ovulation period. Afterward, I took emergency contraception. I want to ask how many days the effectiveness of emergency contraception lasts in the body?Doctor's answer:
In sexual activity, if both parties do not want to get pregnant, they must adopt safe and effective contraceptive measures, which is undeniable. Taking emergency contraception pills after sexual intercourse can serve some purposes for breastfeeding. Emergency contraception pills should be taken within 72 hours after sexual intercourse, and they remain effective during this period. The earlier they are taken, the better the effect. Based on this, you can infer that the effect of the contraceptive pill in the body should last for about three days.