Patient's question:
I have been taking short-term birth control pills for about ten days, taking them every night between 10:30 PM and 11:30 PM, with one or two instances where I took them as late as 12:00 AM. Last night, I had sex with my boyfriend, and I'm worried that the short-term birth control pills might not have been effective. Should I take emergency contraception to correct this? Is it harmful to my body? But right now, it's impossible for me to have a child, and I feel that the risks of an abortion are greater. I still have three short-term birth control pills left.Doctor's answer:
Your situation, if you usually take oral short-term birth control pills, and now you had sexual intercourse without less than 72 hours, and you also took emergency contraception pills, you should absolutely not get pregnant. Taking birth control pills can lead to endocrine disorders, which may cause menstrual irregularities. It is recommended to maintain a regular lifestyle, balanced nutrition, proper diet, sufficient deep sleep, relax your mood, pay attention to rest. Taking birth control pills can lead to endocrine issues, but it may cause menstrual irregularities, and it will gradually recover after stopping the medication. In this case, you should absolutely not get pregnant.