Patient's question:
After taking emergency contraception, if you have unprotected sex within one week, do you need to take it again?What are the side effects of emergency contraception on the body?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, if the time you had sex falls within your ovulation period, there is still a possibility of pregnancy if you have sex again 50 hours after taking emergency contraception. You may need to take another dose of emergency contraception again, as it only provides contraception for the sex you had before taking it, not for any subsequent sex. In summary, if it is your ovulation period, you still need to take one more, but taking it consecutively can easily lead to contraceptive failure. Pay attention to your menstrual cycle. If your period comes, you can rule out pregnancy. It is best to avoid taking emergency contraception and use condoms for contraception instead.