When is oral contraceptive effective?

There are many contraceptive methods, such as contraceptive rings, condoms, emergency contraception, etc. Emergency contraception is easy to take, and the actual effect of contraception is very good, which is recognized by everyone. There are many types of emergency contraception, such as emergency, high-efficiency, etc. Let us understand when is the most appropriate time to take emergency contraception?

When is the right time to take emergency contraception?

Emergency contraception generally refers to birth control pills, which are a preventive measure against accidental pregnancy. They are usually taken within the required time to be very effective. Emergency contraception includes women's birth control pills and men's birth control pills. In real life, women often take birth control pills as a form of contraception.

The following are three common ways to take emergency contraception:

1. Short-term contraceptives: The main ingredients are estrogen and female hormones. It has the functions of inhibiting ovulation, preventing the normal growth of the uterine wall, changing the properties of cervical mucus and changing the normal peristalsis of both fallopian tubes. Suitable for women without underlying diseases or diabetes. Start taking the medicine on the 5th day from the day of menarche, 1 tablet every night, for 22 consecutive days, which can prevent pregnancy for 1 month.

2. Contraceptive pills: The main ingredient is estrogen. The basic principle of drug efficacy is basically the same as that of short-term contraceptives. Suitable for women under 40 years old. The key ones are Yuting, Nuoshuang, Baoshiting and Mifepristone. Generally, the first tablet is taken 72 hours after sexual intercourse, and then another tablet is taken 12 hours later. The sooner it is taken, the better the effect.

3. Long-term contraceptive pills: Generally, take one tablet on the fifth day after menarche, and another tablet after 20 days. Contains artificial estrogen and high-potency estrogen. After the drug enters the body, it will be stored in the fat tissue and then released slowly, inhibiting ovulation and playing a long-term contraceptive role. It is suitable for women who cannot have an IUD inserted and are unwilling to use other contraceptive methods.