Question
Dear Doctor, I would like to ask for your advice. I had intercourse one day before my period and took emergency contraception the next day. Is there a chance that I could be pregnant? I would greatly appreciate your consultation. Thank you, doctor!
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Response:
Hello, I would like to address your question: "Is there a risk of pregnancy after intercourse one day before menstruation and taking emergency contraception the next day?”
Based on the information you provided, the day you had intercourse is generally considered a safe period. Additionally, you took emergency contraception after intercourse. This type of pill contains a high dose of hormones and is used to reduce the risk of unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex. Typically, if taken within 6 hours, the emergency contraceptive pill 72-hour type is up to 90% effective. However, if taken after 72 hours, fertilization and implantation in the uterus may have already occurred, rendering the pill ineffective. Therefore, in your case, the likelihood of pregnancy is nearly zero.
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