Patient's question:
How long after taking emergency contraception can I have a baby? Taking Fertile, do I still need to take folic acid?Doctor's answer:
Generally, if you take emergency contraception, it is best to wait three months before considering pregnancy to avoid affecting the health of the fetus. Emergency contraception mainly consists of levonorgestrel, which is a pure progestogen. The drug components are safe, with a small dosage, and can be rapidly excreted from the body within 24-48 hours of taking the medication. Therefore, neither the drug dosage nor its side effects on the body are sufficient to have a negative impact on the body. Moreover, the time of taking the medication does not fall within the sensitive period of the fetus during weeks 3-8 of pregnancy.