Patient's question:
Can you take emergency post-coital contraception twice within one menstrual cycle? Will the second dose be effective?Doctor's answer:
Hello, regarding emergency contraception, there are a few points to note: First, emergency contraception only works for the current act of unprotected sex and can only be taken once per menstrual cycle. Even after taking medication in this cycle, other reliable contraceptive measures should still be used during sexual activity. Second, emergency contraception is only a temporary backup method and should absolutely not be used repeatedly as a regular form of contraception. Third, if pregnancy occurs after a failed emergency contraception attempt, the risk of neonatal malformation is high, and pregnancy must be terminated. Lastly, it is important to remind everyone that emergency contraception should be conducted under the guidance of a doctor.