Can people who have sex monthly take emergency contraception?

Patient's question:

Can a person who has just had their period one month take emergency contraception if they haven't had sex yet?

Doctor's answer:

After an abortion, it usually takes about 22 days for the ovaries to recover and resume ovulation. One week after an abortion, the uterus has not yet returned to normal, so the possibility of pregnancy is low. However, since you have had sexual activity, pregnancy cannot be completely ruled out. For safety, you can take emergency contraception. But be cautious in the future—sexual activity should not occur until at least one month after the procedure. Currently, this could easily lead to infection and a series of gynecological issues.

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