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Should I Take A Third Dose Of Postinor-2 To Be Safe After I Had Unprotected Sex On Day 8 Of My Cycle?
hi I had unprotected sex on day 8 of my circle which is 28 days..i took postinor 2, both dose within 24hrs..although i took the first dose with a drink (Lucozade boost) I m on day 11 and haven t had sex after then..im worried should i take another dose of postinor 2 just to be safe?
Sat, 2 Sep 2023
Hi,
Postinor 2 when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex (earlier the better) at any stage of menstrual cycle is sure to prevent pregnancy by postponing ovulation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Postinor 2 when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex (earlier the better) at any stage of menstrual cycle is sure to prevent pregnancy by postponing ovulation.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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