Patient's question:
When having sex, the condom accidentally broke. I only found out after finishing, but I had already ejaculated, and it wasn't during a safe period. How can I prevent pregnancy? Over a month ago, I took Yasmin for another reason, which caused my menstrual cycle to shorten. Can I still take Yasmin now? I plan to have a child in April next year. Is it appropriate to take birth control pills at this time?Doctor's answer:
Those who need to take birth control pills can do so within 72 hours after intercourse, and it remains effective. If no contraceptive measures were taken at the time, it is recommended to take the pill within 24-48 hours post-coitus. However, in the future, it is best to avoid taking birth control pills frequently. Especially for women over 40, it is strongly advised not to use emergency contraception. This is because the dosage of emergency contraception is significantly higher than that of regular birth control pills. For example, each Yuting pill contains 0.75 milligrams of progesterone, while a short-acting birth control pill contains only 0.125 milligrams. It is clear that taking one dose of emergency contraception is equivalent to the amount in six doses of short-acting birth control pills. If used multiple times in a short period, it will clearly increase the risk of estrogen imbalance.