Do I need to take emergency contraception five days after my period and have sex?

Patient's question:

Taking long-term birth control pills, having sex five days after stopping the pills and menstruating, do I need to take emergency contraception?

Doctor's answer:

Hello, according to the timeline, although it is not in the safe period. However, if your menstruation is normal, it is also not in the fertile period. But based on your condition, if you have an inflammatory disease, you can take anti-inflammatory drugs during menstruation. Taking cephalosporin anti-inflammatory drugs generally does not affect delayed menstruation. Before menstruation, hormonal influences may sometimes cause lower back pain, mild abdominal bloating, and chest discomfort. It is recommended not to eat spicy foods, maintain a relaxed mood, and not to overexert yourself. Do not take any medication during your period. And that liquid is prostatic fluid, which is not a problem and will not cause pregnancy. However, this method of contraception is not reliable. In the future, it is still best to use condoms for contraception.

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