The important thing is not to stick your head in the sand and pretend nothing’s happened – the sooner you take action, the more easily you can avoid or treat any unwanted complications of unprotected sex…
Emergency contraception
You might think that, because you used the “withdrawal methodâ€, or had sex in a certain position or at a certain time of month, there’s no chance of pregnancy. Sadly, this is not the case! Unprotected sex is nearly always associated with the risk of pregnancy. Once inside the body, sperm can stay alive and fertilise an egg for up to 7 days – and remember, it only takes one to get pregnant.
If you are a woman who has had unprotected sex and who does not want to get pregnant, emergency contraception should always be a consideration. There are two types of emergency contraception: the emergency contraceptive pill, or morning after pill, and the emergency coil, or IUD. The emergency coil must be fitted by a trained medical professional, but it can effectively prevent pregnancy for up to 5 days after unprotected sex. The morning after pill, meanwhile, can be effective for 3-5 days (depending on which type you use).
Excerpted by Mod.
Link: https://onlinedoctor.lloydspharmacy.com/blog/i-had-unprotected-sex/
