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What Causes Delay In Periods Despite Taking Postinor 2 After Having Unsafe Sex?

I had sex on February 3 and I took 2 postinor 2 tablet at once. Is there any problem with that? On 9th and 10th of February I also had unprotected sex then I took 2 postinor 2 tablet early in the morning which is on 11th and I have not seen my period could I be pregnant
Wed, 16 Mar 2016
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Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

Delay in periods is a common side-effect after intake of postinor 2. The delayed periods are due to effect of high dose of levnorgestrel hormone in postinor 2 which disrupts your normal menstruation & causes delayed periods. Your periods may be delayed for 1-2 cycles. An emergency contraceptive pill like postinor prevents pregnancy by inhibiting implantation of fertilized egg on to uterus. It is 95% successful if taken within 24 hours of having sex.
As you had taken all two tablets of postinor 2 at a time within 24 hours, pregnancy possibility should be very less. Normal dosage of postinor 2 is one pill as soon as possible after sex. Second pill should be taken 12 hours after first pill. Taking two pills at one time is more prone to have side effects, however effectiveness of pill remains the same.
Postinor 2 is an emergency contraceptive & should not be used as regular method of contraception. You have already taken postinor 2 twice in span on a week or so. This is not recommended. Regular intake of postinor 2 could cause irregular & delayed periods, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome & other harmful effects including fertility. Next time use regular contraceptive pill or condoms for prevention of unwanted pregnancy.

You should also undergo a pregnancy test to rule-out pregnancy possibility, however chances of that should be very less.

Refer to a gynaecologist for more queries
Don't worry you would be fine
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What Causes Delay In Periods Despite Taking Postinor 2 After Having Unsafe Sex?

Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... Delay in periods is a common side-effect after intake of postinor 2. The delayed periods are due to effect of high dose of levnorgestrel hormone in postinor 2 which disrupts your normal menstruation & causes delayed periods. Your periods may be delayed for 1-2 cycles. An emergency contraceptive pill like postinor prevents pregnancy by inhibiting implantation of fertilized egg on to uterus. It is 95% successful if taken within 24 hours of having sex. As you had taken all two tablets of postinor 2 at a time within 24 hours, pregnancy possibility should be very less. Normal dosage of postinor 2 is one pill as soon as possible after sex. Second pill should be taken 12 hours after first pill. Taking two pills at one time is more prone to have side effects, however effectiveness of pill remains the same. Postinor 2 is an emergency contraceptive & should not be used as regular method of contraception. You have already taken postinor 2 twice in span on a week or so. This is not recommended. Regular intake of postinor 2 could cause irregular & delayed periods, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome & other harmful effects including fertility. Next time use regular contraceptive pill or condoms for prevention of unwanted pregnancy. You should also undergo a pregnancy test to rule-out pregnancy possibility, however chances of that should be very less. Refer to a gynaecologist for more queries Don t worry you would be fine Hope this information helps