How to prevent pregnancy after 72 hours

We all know that the fastest and most effective contraceptive is the emergency contraceptive pill within 72 hours. However, sometimes due to some special circumstances, things are delayed and it is found that you forgot to take contraceptive measures after 72 hours. Taking contraceptive pills at this time may not be effective. However, in order to prevent accidents, many people still want various methods of contraception. So how to prevent pregnancy after 72 hours?

The anti-progestin drug mifepristone is often used for medical abortion, but it is also very effective as emergency contraception, has a very high safety factor, and has very few side effects.

It can block the effect of progesterone on the uterus and even kill the embryo that has already implanted, which is equivalent to an invisible abortion, and has the effect of inducing menstruation and stopping pregnancy. Because it is an abortion medication, it can only be used if recommended by a doctor.

In general, when using drugs for emergency contraception, the following discomforts such as nausea or vomiting may occur due to different personal constitutions: 50% will experience nausea due to the effects of estrogen, and 20% will experience vomiting. You may feel better if you take the medicine before bed or with food.

It should be noted that if vomiting occurs within 4 hours after taking the medicine, you need to take another pill immediately.

Irregular bleeding: Some people may experience spot bleeding after taking the medicine. No special treatment is required and it will disappear on its own in about two days.

Menstrual changes: 39% will have early menstruation, 51% will have menstruation on schedule. If menstruation is delayed for a week, be sure to go to the hospital for a check-up to see if the contraceptive has failed.

Breast tenderness, headache, dizziness, weakness: usually does not exceed 24 hours.

Under the guidance of medical staff, taking regular contraceptive methods will generally not cause sexual dysfunction. With the popularization of family planning, more and more contraceptive methods are available.