Patient's question:
Last night, while having sex with my husband, I accidentally let sperm leak from the condom, and it seems to have entered the vagina. It's currently a risky period. I want to take emergency contraception to prevent pregnancy, but I had the same thing happen a week ago and also took emergency contraception. I'm worried that taking it again after such a short interval will be ineffective. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Hello: It is best not to take them consecutively! However, in your current situation, you can only take them actively! But in your case, it is very easy to lead to menstrual disorders.Emergency contraceptive pills contain a high level of estrogen. The dosage for one emergency pill is equivalent to 8 days of regular short-term oral contraceptive pills. Taking too much can cause gastrointestinal discomfort, menstrual cycle disorders, ovarian suppression, and other phenomena, disrupting the normal menstrual cycle and causing endocrine disorders. If taken for a long time, severe cases may lead to amenorrhea and infertility. It is recommended not to take them more than three times a year. Those who have not given birth should use caution.