Patient's question:
NoDoctor's answer:
To use emergency contraception, you need to take the pill within 72 hours (the sooner the better) after contraceptive failure or unprotected sex. After taking emergency contraception, you should not have any more unprotected sex during this menstrual cycle. If you do, you should use conventional contraception methods. If your period is delayed, you should visit a hospital for a pregnancy test to determine if the emergency contraception failed. Taking emergency contraception can affect your menstrual cycle, so calculating your safe period for the following months may be difficult. Women should try to use highly effective contraception methods after this.