Is there a way to undo a one-night stand? Young couples today, deeply in love, often openly display their affection. On Valentine's Day or romantic dates, they frequently let passion cloud their judgment and forget to use protection, leading to unwanted pregnancies afterward. In response, Taiwan's Health Promotion Administration advises couples to utilize the crucial five-day window for contraception and consult a doctor as soon as possible for safe remedial measures.
Worried about getting pregnant? Seek medical help 5 days after intercourse.
Taiwan's Health Promotion Administration states that if you have a sexual partner or are planning a date and may engage in sexual intercourse, but do not wish to become pregnant, you should take precautions to prevent pregnancy. If sexual intercourse occurs without adequate contraception, according to the World Health Organization's emergency contraception recommendations, seek medical help as soon as possible after intercourse (no later than 5 days). If a doctor assesses that pregnancy is possible, prescribe emergency contraception, which is effective in preventing pregnancy with a rate of 52% to 94%.
Inadequate prenatal contraception includes: condom breakage, slippage, or failure to use the full course of treatment; forgetting to take oral contraceptives for 3 consecutive days or more; interrupted intercourse; or miscalculation of ovulation period.
Four methods for high-success-rate prenatal contraception can be referenced.
However, it's better to take precautions beforehand than to try to fix it afterward. Taiwan's Health Promotion Administration stated that different methods of contraception can be chosen depending on individual physical condition, needs, and time constraints. They recommend consulting with professionals to find the most suitable method for you.
Common methods of prenatal contraception include oral contraceptives, condoms, intrauterine devices (IUDs), and vasectomy/tubal ligation. Among these, condoms are a convenient method that can be used at any time and also prevents the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases; however, their use often depends on the male partner.
Four methods of prenatal contraception
1. Oral contraceptives: These work by controlling the ovulation cycle with hormones to prevent pregnancy. They must be taken after a doctor's diagnosis and prescription. When taken correctly as directed, their effectiveness can reach over 99%. However, they are not suitable for women with heart disease, diabetes, or who are breastfeeding.
2. Condoms: Contraception works by preventing sperm from meeting an egg. When used correctly, they are over 87% effective and can prevent sexually transmitted infections and HIV/AIDS.
3. Intrauterine devices (IUDs): These devices, such as copper-T, copper-7, and intrauterine devices, interfere with the implantation of a fertilized egg, thus achieving contraception. The contraceptive effectiveness can reach over 95%.
4. Vasectomy (tubal ligation): This procedure blocks the pathway for sperm to meet the egg, thus achieving contraception. It is suitable for those who no longer wish to have children, and the effectiveness is almost 100%.
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