Patient's question:
When my wife and I were having sex, we noticed that the condom had broken, and the sperm had entered her body. We are not ready for a child, so my wife took emergency contraception for 72 hours. I want to ask, is it effective to take emergency contraception 72 hours after sex?Doctor's answer:
Hello, based on the situation you described: The contraceptive pill you mentioned is an emergency contraceptive pill, also known as a post-coital contraceptive pill. It refers to taking the emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours after sexual intercourse. The earlier it is taken, the better. It is a corrective measure, but it does not mean it is effective within all 72 hours after taking the medication. Therefore, even after taking the medication, it is still necessary to use condoms during sexual activity for breastfeeding.