Can I get pregnant after having sex after taking emergency contraception?

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Hello doctor,
At around 3 pm yesterday, I had sex and at around 10 pm, I bought a 24 hour contraceptive to take. At noon the next day around 12 o'clock, I had sex again and my boyfriend let me in. So the doctor asked me to have sex after taking emergency contraception, can I get pregnant? I thank you doctor.
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Answered by Specialist Doctor II Tran Thi Mai Huong - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Can you get pregnant after having sex after taking emergency contraception? , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
The emergency contraceptive pill is a method of preventing pregnancy after having unprotected sex. The drug works in 120h, 72h, 24h depending on the drug you choose. Currently, the most popular on the market is the pill that works for 72 hours and is taken as soon as possible after sex. However, this is not a stable and effective method of birth control, so you should still monitor it.
If you have signs of pregnancy such as: Abdominal pain, missed period, dark nipples, nausea, cramps, ... you should visit an obstetrician and gynecologist for specific advice.
If you still have questions about sex after taking emergency contraception, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!

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