Patient's question:
What should I do if I get pregnant unexpectedly? The harm is relatively small. How long after the event is it effective to take emergency contraception pills?Doctor's answer:
To use emergency contraception, take the pill within 72 hours (the sooner, the better) after contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse. After taking emergency contraception, do not have any further unprotected intercourse during this menstrual cycle. If you do, use conventional contraception methods. If your period is delayed, seek medical attention for a pregnancy test to determine if the emergency contraception failed. Taking emergency contraception can affect your menstrual cycle, making it difficult to calculate safe periods for the following few months. Women should try to use highly effective contraception methods after this.