Patient's question:
Medical Description: Menstruation has not occurred for over two months. Recently, I have been taking progesterone. During the medication period, should I use contraception when having sexual intercourse?History of Treatment and Effect: I have been taking progesterone for 3 days. Should I use contraception when having sexual intercourse?
Help Needed: Should I use contraception when having sexual intercourse during the progesterone treatment?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, progesterone is a progestogen and does not have a contraceptive effect. On the contrary, it can also help with conception. Unprotected sexual intercourse during the ovulation period is relatively easy to get pregnant.Advice: If your menstrual period is more than one week later than your usual cycle, it is recommended to take a pregnancy test or have an ultrasound to determine if you are pregnant. A pregnancy test can be detected 7 days after the menstrual cycle is delayed. Two red lines on the test paper indicate a positive result, meaning pregnancy. Additionally, 10 days after sexual intercourse, you can go to the hospital for a blood HCG test, which is the most accurate method for checking pregnancy.