Patient's question:
Hello doctor! I took emergency contraception on September 16th. Can I have a child?Thank you
Doctor's answer:
It is recommended to wait 6 months before conceiving after taking emergency contraception. For the sake of healthy reproduction, it is safer to wait 6 months after stopping the medication before getting pregnant.One to three months after stopping the medication, the body can resume ovulation. Therefore, it is essential to immediately switch to another form of contraception after stopping the medication to avoid potential effects of the contraceptive on the fetus, which may cause psychological burden. If pregnancy occurs within 6 months of stopping the medication, there is no need to panic. You should actively seek medical attention, explain the details to a gynecologist, and receive proper management for this pregnancy.
If vaginal bleeding or other symptoms occur during the early stages of pregnancy, it may be related to chromosomal abnormalities. In such cases, there is no need to force "maintaining the pregnancy," as miscarriage may be a natural elimination of an abnormal embryo. If the pregnancy progresses normally, close monitoring can be conducted, and if necessary, chromosomal, amniotic fluid, or ultrasound tests may be performed. If the test results are normal, the pregnancy can continue with enhanced prenatal care. If the test results are abnormal, termination of pregnancy may be considered.