Take birth control pills a few hours after sex

If you do not take contraceptive measures during intercourse, you can use the emergency contraceptive pill method for contraception. As long as you take the contraceptive pill within 72 hours after intercourse, you can achieve a relatively good contraceptive effect. We know that there are many types of contraceptive pills, such as long-acting contraceptive pills, short-acting contraceptive pills and emergency contraceptive pills. Different contraceptive pills can be used for contraception according to different situations.

Taking birth control pills within a few hours of sex

Generally, emergency contraceptive pills can be taken within 72 hours of intercourse to have a contraceptive effect. The earlier you take them, the better the effect. In your case, the possibility of pregnancy is very small. Emergency contraceptive pills have great side effects and cannot be taken frequently. If you do not want to get pregnant, it is recommended that you wear condoms for contraception in the future.

How to take birth control pills

1. Long-acting contraceptive pills

Contains synthetic progestin and long-acting estrogen. After the drug enters the human body, it will be stored in the fat tissue and then slowly released to inhibit ovulation and act as a long-term contraceptive. It is suitable for women who cannot have an intrauterine contraceptive device and are unwilling to use other contraceptive methods. The main ones are compound long-acting levonorgestrel oral tablets. Generally, take one tablet on the fifth day after menstruation, and another tablet 20 days later. Not as effective as short-acting contraceptive pills. After taking the medicine, some women will experience increased vaginal discharge, menstrual disorders, and early pregnancy-like reactions, and sometimes bleeding that is difficult to control. Some people may also experience allergic reactions.

2. Short-acting contraceptive pills

The main ingredients are progesterone and estrogen. It has the effects of inhibiting ovulation, hindering the normal growth of the endometrium, changing the properties of cervical mucus and changing the normal peristalsis of the fallopian tubes. Suitable for women without underlying diseases or diabetes.

The main ones include triphasic contraceptive tablets, norethindrone compound tablets (oral contraceptive tablet No. 1), megestrol acetate compound tablets (oral contraceptive tablet No. 2), No. 0 contraceptive tablets, etc. Imported drugs include Marvelon, Mindio, etc. Triphasic contraceptive tablets should be taken starting from the third day after the onset of menstruation, 1 tablet every night for 21 consecutive days; oral contraceptive tablets No. 1, 2, and 0 should be taken 1 tablet every night starting from the fifth day after the onset of menstruation, for 22 consecutive days; Marvelon and Mindio should be taken starting from the first day after the onset of menstruation, 1 tablet a day for 21 consecutive days. A small number of people experience nausea, vomiting and other early pregnancy reactions and vaginal bleeding after taking the medicine.

3. Emergency contraceptive pills

The main ingredient is progesterone. The drug's mechanism of action is basically the same as that of short-acting contraceptives. Suitable for women under 40 years old. The main ones are Yuting, Nuoshuang, Baoshiting and Mifepristone tablets. Generally, the first tablet should be taken within 72 hours after sexual intercourse, and then another tablet should be taken 12 hours later. The earlier you take it, the better the effect. The side effects are quite obvious, and often include nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, fatigue, breast swelling, bleeding, delayed menstruation, etc.