Patient's question:
Medical History Description: I had my period on July 13th, lasting three days. My last sexual intercourse was on the evening of July 27th. On the morning of July 28th, I took the 72-hour emergency contraceptive pill. However, this morning, I tested positive for pregnancy. I would like to know if the child can be kept.Past Treatment and Effect: I had my period on July 13th, lasting three days. My last sexual intercourse was on the evening of July 27th. On the morning of July 28th, I took the 72-hour emergency contraceptive pill. However, this morning, I tested positive for pregnancy. I would like to know if the child can be kept.
Help Needed: I had my period on July 13th, lasting three days. My last sexual intercourse was on the evening of July 27th. On the morning of July 28th,
Doctor's answer:
It is not recommended to have children after taking emergency contraception pills. It is safer for the fetus if you wait for 6 months after stopping the medication before getting pregnant. This is because emergency contraception pills contain high levels of hormones, which can cause teratogenic effects on the fetus. It is advised to wait for 3 months after stopping the medication before getting pregnant for safety. During this period, use condoms for contraception. If you decide to have children after taking emergency contraception pills, for the health of the next generation, it is safer to wait for 6 months after stopping the medication before getting pregnant. This is because emergency contraception pills contain high levels of hormones, which can cause teratogenic effects on the fetus. It is advised to wait for 3 months after stopping the medication before getting pregnant for safety. During this period, use condoms for contraception.