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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Postinor-2?

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Posted on Tue, 7 Jun 2016
Question: Hi. I had sex on my ovulation day. I took postinor 2 SD the same day. About an hour after. Does it stop pregnancy?
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Morning after pill very effective

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns

You had unprotected intercourse and to prevent pregnancy you tool postinor 2. This is nearly 98% protective for preventing pregnancy if taken within 1 day after unprotected intercourse. So I think since you used the medication so soon you have prevented any chance for pregnancy.

I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (2 minutes later)
does the morning after pill throw your menstrual cycle off?
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
The morning after pill works by doing exactly doing that, mess with your menstrual cycle. So don't be surprised if your cycle starts early
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 minute later)
should I be concerned if it starts late? or not at all?
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Late cycle

Detailed Answer:
I would be more concerned about pregnancy if your cycle was late. I would recommend then taking a home pregnancy test.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 minute later)
ok. how long after a missed period should I take a pregnancy test?
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
1-2 days after missed cycle

Detailed Answer:
Today's urine pregnancy tests are very sensitive and can detect pregnancy the first week of a missed cycle. So I would recommend 1-2 days after your usual start date
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (1 minute later)
ok. thank you
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Your welcome

Detailed Answer:
your welcome best wishes to you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Postinor-2?

Brief Answer: Morning after pill very effective Detailed Answer: Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns You had unprotected intercourse and to prevent pregnancy you tool postinor 2. This is nearly 98% protective for preventing pregnancy if taken within 1 day after unprotected intercourse. So I think since you used the medication so soon you have prevented any chance for pregnancy. I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questions