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What Causes Delay In Periods Inspite Of Taking Postinor After Having Unsafe Sex?

I took postinor three times this month , with about 7-10 days between each pill. I had unprotected sex twice after the first pill , and once before the first pill. I still have not got my period and more then 3 weeks have passed since I took the first pill. A home pregnancy test came back negative. Can I be pregnant?
Fri, 27 Nov 2015
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Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

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

First of all you are not pregnant. The delayed periods are due to high dose of hormone levonorgestrel 1.5 mg contained in single emergency contraceptive pill such as postinor. Hence your period might be early or late for next two cycles. This is a known side effect of taking emergency contraceptive pill.You have also taken three doasages of postinor in a month. It is not possible to tell exactly when you will have it.
Postinor is a emergency contraceptive pill & it should not be used as a regular method of contraception. Please use condoms or other methods of contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancy in future. Taking more postinor can cause serious side effects like ovarian cysts, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, irregular cycles and infertility.

If problem still persist visit a gynaecologist

Hope this information helps.
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What Causes Delay In Periods Inspite Of Taking Postinor After Having Unsafe Sex?

Hi..Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... First of all you are not pregnant. The delayed periods are due to high dose of hormone levonorgestrel 1.5 mg contained in single emergency contraceptive pill such as postinor. Hence your period might be early or late for next two cycles. This is a known side effect of taking emergency contraceptive pill.You have also taken three doasages of postinor in a month. It is not possible to tell exactly when you will have it. Postinor is a emergency contraceptive pill & it should not be used as a regular method of contraception. Please use condoms or other methods of contraception to prevent unwanted pregnancy in future. Taking more postinor can cause serious side effects like ovarian cysts, ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, irregular cycles and infertility. If problem still persist visit a gynaecologist Hope this information helps.