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Question
Hello pharmacist,
I am 21 years old this year, I want to ask if it is okay if I take 2 emergency contraceptive pills in 14 days? Because before 14 days, i.e. 2 weeks, I had sex with my boyfriend and took 1 pill, then I got my period, 6 days after my period stopped, my boyfriend had sex and took an emergency pill. I want to get advice from a pharmacist.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Pharmacist Bui Thi Thanh Ha - Faculty of Pharmacy, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “Is it okay to take 2 emergency contraceptive pills in 14 days? ", the pharmacist answered as follows:
Taking 2 emergency contraceptive pills within 14 days does not adversely affect your health. However, if you are sexually active, you should use other methods of contraception such as taking the Pill every day or using a condom. Emergency contraceptive pills should not be used too often because the contraceptive effect is not as high as the daily pill, in addition, the drug can disrupt your menstrual cycle and affect reproductive health.
If you still have questions about taking 2 emergency contraceptive pills in 14 days, you can go to a hospital under Vinmec Health System to check. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
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