Can I have sex while taking short-term birth control pills?

Patient's question:

Did you take a short-term birth control pill? Can you focus on having sex the next day? How should you take short-term birth control pills? My period just ended, it's been almost two weeks.

Doctor's answer:

If you have taken emergency contraception pills, under the condition of sexual intercourse within 12 hours, you should never get pregnant. However, if you have sexual intercourse again within less than 12 hours without using contraception, there is still a possibility of pregnancy. It is recommended that if you are taking short-term oral contraceptives, you should start taking them on the fifth day of your menstrual period and continue for 22 days, which can allow for breastfeeding for a month. There should be no missed doses, and you must take them on time.

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