Patient's question:
Hello:I got my hair colored and permed on November 12, my last menstrual period was on December 25, and we had sex on January 11. Could I be pregnant? Will it be affected? When can I use a pregnancy test to find out?
Doctor's answer:
If your menstrual cycle is usually regular, it is recommended to use a pregnancy test kit around 7-10 days after your period is delayed. Because even if you are pregnant, the hormone levels in your body have not yet increased significantly at this stage, making it undetectable. If you do not want to have a child, it is advisable to take contraceptive measures. Methods of contraception include: condoms, emergency contraception pills, long-term birth control pills, short-term birth control pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), withdrawal (), subdermal implants, and the safe period method. All of these methods have a certain degree of contraceptive effectiveness, and the choice of method depends on the individual. The safest and most cost-effective method of contraception is the use of condoms, which does not cause any harm to the body.