Thank you for your question and for choosing EmpowHER!
Anytime you have unprotected sex, you risk pregnancy. ECPs work best up to 72 hours after having unprotected sex, but will reduce the risk of pregnancy if taken within five days after unprotected sex.
I don't think you have anything to be worried about since you took it within 72 hours and your boyfriend did not ejaculate inside.
Here are some facts about Postinor2: It is used to prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. It is estimated that Postinor-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 Postinor-2 is effective if taken more than 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.
Since it was during your fertile week and if you are alarmed, you can take a pregnancy test to rule it out. Be aware that your cycle will be irregular for about 2-3 cycles due to taking the ECP-so don't be surprised if your period is early or late.
Here is also some info from the EmpowHER community about ECP:
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Hi Deedee88,
Thank you for your question and for choosing EmpowHER!
Anytime you have unprotected sex, you risk pregnancy. ECPs work best up to 72 hours after having unprotected sex, but will reduce the risk of pregnancy if taken within five days after unprotected sex.
I don't think you have anything to be worried about since you took it within 72 hours and your boyfriend did not ejaculate inside.
Here are some facts about Postinor2: It is used to prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. It is estimated that Postinor-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 Postinor-2 is effective if taken more than 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.
Since it was during your fertile week and if you are alarmed, you can take a pregnancy test to rule it out. Be aware that your cycle will be irregular for about 2-3 cycles due to taking the ECP-so don't be surprised if your period is early or late.
Here is also some info from the EmpowHER community about ECP:
https://www.empowher.com/birth-control/content/facts-about-emergency-contraceptive-pills?page=0,1
Deedee88, did this help?
Best,
Kristin
October 3, 2014 - 12:20pmThis Comment
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