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Is Postinor-2 An Effective Emergency Contraceptive Pill?
Hi,I m having some doubts after using postenor2,I had unprotected sex then the same evening I took one pill at 7pm then the next pill was taken in the morning.Its now too weeks and I missed my period.Took a pregnancy test and found out am pregnant.Could it be that this pill did not work for me?
Tue, 5 Nov 2019
Hello,
Thank you for your question. Postinor 2 is an emergency contraceptive only. Postinor 2 is not intended as a regular method of contraception. It is used to prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. It is estimated that Postenor 2 will prevent 85% of expected pregnancies. 95% of expected pregnancies will be prevented if taken within the first 24 hours, declining to 58% if taken between 48 hours and 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.
It is not known whether Postenor 2 is effective if taken more then 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.
Do not take Postenor 2 after the expiring date printed on the pack or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
Some medicines may prevent Postenor 2 from working properly or Postenor 2 may affect the way other medicines work. Tell your docotr if you are taking any other medicines, including those purchased from a supermarket or health food store.
You must take the second tablet exactly 12 hours after the first tablet, you should work out a time when you will be able to take the second tablet.
If you do not get your period within 2-3 weeks of taking the tablets you must see your doctor, as you may be pregnant. If Postenor 2 does not work, you could be pregnant.
Hope I have answered you query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Medicine.
Thank you for your question. Postinor 2 is an emergency contraceptive only. Postinor 2 is not intended as a regular method of contraception. It is used to prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. It is estimated that Postenor 2 will prevent 85% of expected pregnancies. 95% of expected pregnancies will be prevented if taken within the first 24 hours, declining to 58% if taken between 48 hours and 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.
It is not known whether Postenor 2 is effective if taken more then 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.
Do not take Postenor 2 after the expiring date printed on the pack or if the packaging is torn or shows signs of tampering.
Some medicines may prevent Postenor 2 from working properly or Postenor 2 may affect the way other medicines work. Tell your docotr if you are taking any other medicines, including those purchased from a supermarket or health food store.
You must take the second tablet exactly 12 hours after the first tablet, you should work out a time when you will be able to take the second tablet.
If you do not get your period within 2-3 weeks of taking the tablets you must see your doctor, as you may be pregnant. If Postenor 2 does not work, you could be pregnant.
Hope I have answered you query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Best regards,
Dr. Heang Chan Raksmey, General and Family Medicine.
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