Patient's question:
Medical history: Took emergency contraception in May, now 41 days pregnant, will it affect the baby?Past treatment and effectiveness: Never consulted a doctor
Help needed: Suggestions and advice
Doctor's answer:
Hello, the timing and dosage of emergency contraception are intended for a single act of intercourse. Its dosage is small, and it has a short duration of stay in the body. You had your period in December, and now being pregnant does not affect the fetus. Just make sure to attend prenatal check-ups on time. Emergency contraception is a specialized medication, with its main component being levonorgestrel, which is a pure progestogen. The drug composition is safe, with a small dosage that can be rapidly excreted from the body within 24–48 hours of ingestion. Therefore, whether it is the drug dosage or its side effects on the body, they are both insufficient to cause adverse effects on the body.