Patient's question:
I would like to ask, if a woman takes emergency contraception pills during her dangerous period and has sexual intercourse, is it easy to get pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Hello, it is effective within 72 hours of taking it. Emergency contraception refers to a method of preventing pregnancy used within a certain period after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Drug contraception is one of the most commonly used methods. A common type of emergency contraception is monophasic progestogen, with levonorgestrel as the active ingredient, and both are over-the-counter medications. This type of medication is represented by Xin'Suo drops and Yu Ting. Its side effects include nausea, vomiting, irregular uterine bleeding, and menstrual changes. If taken for a long time, severe cases may lead to amenorrhea, which can affect ovulation and thus impact pregnancy.