Patient's question:
My husband and I did not use protection during sex a few weeks ago and took emergency contraception afterward. I felt quite unsafe those days, so my period was supposed to come around the 21st of this month, but it hasn’t arrived yet on the 22nd. I know it might be due to the medication, but yesterday we had sex again without protection. My husband said it was safe because it was the safe period and we wouldn’t get pregnant. I’m very worried and don’t know when my period will come. Also, since you can only take the pill once in a menstrual cycle for it to be effective, I didn’t take it this time either. Even if I did, it wouldn’t work, right? Will we get pregnant in this situation? Is the chance high? I’m really worried.Doctor's answer:
The safe period generally has a low chance of pregnancy. However, since the safe period method is a physiological form of contraception, it is only suitable for couples with regular menstrual cycles, disciplined lifestyles, long-term cohabitation, and mutual cooperation and understanding. It is not suitable for those with irregular menstrual cycles, visiting couples, or individuals with frequently changing living environments. Therefore, women of childbearing age are better off choosing reliable, long-term contraceptive measures.Using the safe period method is not absolutely safe, so women may still experience unintended pregnancies. If a woman discovers she is pregnant, she should undergo an abortion procedure as soon as possible to minimize damage to her body. It is essential to choose a safe and reputable hospital for the surgery.