Patient's question:
Today, I stayed in a hotel with my boyfriend. During sex, he didn't use a condom, but he pulled out. We don't want a child right now. My boyfriend suggested I take emergency contraception, but I already took it last month. I heard taking too much of it is not good for your health. Could you please tell me if I can still take it this month after taking it last month?Doctor's answer:
Taking too many birth control pills can lead to endocrine disorders, which may result in irregular menstrual cycles. Therefore, the specific approach to taking emergency contraception should be assessed based on individual circumstances. If intercourse occurs during a woman's ovulation period, the chances of pregnancy are higher at that time. It is still recommended to take a contraceptive pill afterward and to use condoms for contraception as much as possible in daily life.