Patient's question:
My partner is expected to come on the 16th of this month, and the period lasted until the 21st and 22nd. The cycle is about 30 days, but it usually gets delayed. Last night (the 27th), we had sex. Is it safe now? Both of us are first-timers, and we didn’t insert it deeply, with no bleeding, so the membrane should be intact. But we still had intercourse, and now I’m worried about pregnancy. Should we take emergency contraception? In a few days, she has a routine health check-up, including blood tests. Will taking medication or not affect the check-up? Emergency help is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much.Doctor's answer:
Based on your symptoms, it seems like the issue is related to pregnancy during your menstrual period. If it's during your ovulation period, there is a possibility of pregnancy. The ovulation period is generally around 14 days before your next menstrual period, with a window of about 3 days when pregnancy is most likely. It's recommended to drink more water, get adequate rest, and avoid the ovulation period to reduce the chances of pregnancy.