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What Causes Delayed Period After Taking Postinor-2 Followed By Intercourse?


Hi I took postinor 2 about 2 or 3 hrs after intercourse and the second pill at 12th hr. And i did get bleeding for 2 days which was 1 week after i took postinor. My period has yet to come on the 11th but today is the 14th. What could this be and why? Thank you
Tue, 19 Aug 2014
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Hi,
You need not worry.
if you had postinor pill within 24 hrs it 99% prevents pregnancy.
Delay in periods could be due to postinor which delays ovulation or implantation.
I would suggest you wait for few more days.
However I would suggest you get urine pregnancy test to relieve your anxiety.
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What Causes Delayed Period After Taking Postinor-2 Followed By Intercourse?

Hi, You need not worry. if you had postinor pill within 24 hrs it 99% prevents pregnancy. Delay in periods could be due to postinor which delays ovulation or implantation. I would suggest you wait for few more days. However I would suggest you get urine pregnancy test to relieve your anxiety.