Patient's question:
Medical Description: I got my period on July 26th, and then I took Yuting on the 7th of this week. But on the 12th, my husband and I had sex again. Is it okay to take Yuting after that? Will I get pregnant?History of Treatment and Effect: I have never had this situation before.
Help Needed: I just want to know if I will get pregnant.
Doctor's answer:
It's not recommended. If it's emergency contraception, you can only take it once per menstrual cycle. If you exceed this range, the side effects will be significant. Taking it twice a month does not affect its effectiveness, but it can have negative impacts on your health, potentially affecting future fertility. You can try other contraception methods. Taking emergency contraception twice in a short period can easily disrupt the endocrine system, affecting normal menstruation, potentially causing delayed periods, and in severe cases, it may lead to amenorrhea. It also increases the risk of accidental pregnancy from taking the medication.Generally, it's advised not to take emergency contraception more than once per menstrual cycle and no more than three times a year, otherwise it can easily cause menstrual irregularities and endocrine disorders. Additionally, emergency contraception has a certain failure rate, so it's important to use reliable regular contraception methods.