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The article was professionally consulted by Specialist Doctor II Pham Thi Tuyet Mai - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.Emergency contraception is used after unprotected sex. In this case, the sooner the emergency contraceptive pill is used, the more effective it is.
1. What is the emergency contraceptive pill?
Emergency contraceptives include the progestin-only emergency contraceptive pill, the combined oral contraceptive pill, and the IUD. Most women use the emergency contraceptive pill, which is convenient and works quickly after unprotected sex or in cases such as contraceptive failure, condom tearing, etc. forgot to take the pill, inject it late, or got raped...
The best time to use emergency contraception is as soon as possible after sex. Within 72 hours, the effectiveness of contraception will decrease every day.
Sử dụng thuốc tránh thai khẩn cấp càng sớm càng tốt sau khi quan hệ
2. Use birth control after using emergency contraception
Emergency contraception when used will have a strong effect on a woman's endocrine system, so doctors recommend not to use it as a regular or abusive method of contraception. Women need to find another method of contraception after using emergency contraception to ensure safety and reproductive health afterwards.
Some of the methods of contraception that are recommended to be used after taking the emergency contraceptive pill include:
2.1 Combined Pill, Progestin Only Pill Start the day after taking the ECP, no need to wait for your next period. Continue using the current pack (if the client is using) or start a new pack (if the client has not used this method of contraception before). Use backup contraception within the next 7 days after taking the pill 2.2 Injectable contraceptives Start the same day you take the emergency contraceptive pill, or can start within 7 days after your period returns (if customer request). Use backup birth control for the next 7 days after taking the Pill. Remind clients to re-examine if there are signs of pregnancy.
Thuốc tiêm tránh thai có thể dùng ngay trong ngày uống thuốc tránh thai khẩn cấp
2.3 Implants Use the implant within the first 7 days of your next period (within 5 days for Implanon) or any other time if it is certain that you are not pregnant, but use a method of contraception. pregnancy within 7 days of implantation. Provide supplemental contraception or oral contraceptives starting the day after the emergency contraceptive pill is taken, pending the time of implantation. 2.4 IUD insertion Continue IUD use if the client is already using an IUD for emergency contraception or, Start the same day the client takes the ECP.
In addition, you can use birth control methods such as condoms, diaphragms, extra-vaginal ejaculation or menstrual cycle contraception, starting as soon as you get pregnant. menstrual back. Measures should be consulted and guided by an obstetrician, or depending on the case, suitable for each person.
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Source reference of the National Guidelines for Reproductive Health Services - Ministry of Health
