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I took both pills in one dosage, is this dangerous or less effective? Also, what are the usual side effects after taking the pills and how soon after? I took the pills about a 17 days ago and now I'm spotting ( not heavy but blood is present). Could this be a side effect?
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Hello Anon
These pills can be taken together or up to 12 hours apart so they are still up to 95% effective.
July 26, 2018 - 11:00amBest,
Susan
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Hello pls I took postinor 24hrs after sex.den again we had unprotected sex some hours again .am to take postinor 2 again? Pls help
May 25, 2018 - 3:49pmThis Comment
Am asking wat happenwhen l take 2 postinor
June 14, 2018 - 9:28amThis Comment
Hi Anon
June 14, 2018 - 1:47pmThank you for your post!
Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours and up to 90% effective if taken within 72 hours, so the risk is very small. It works by preventing ovulation and stopping a pregnancy from starting. It is not an abortion pill. It prevents a pregnancy, it does not end one. Side effects can include stomach aches, headaches, dizziness, breast pain, nausea and a general feeling of being unwell. Some women can bleed a little or quite extensively after taking emergency contraception.
The more frequently they are taken, the more likely a woman is to have side effects and an irregular cycle. They should be taken only for emergencies, not used as a method of birth control.
Symptoms usually start 2-7 days after taking the medication and may or may not include bleeding or spotting. Not all women get symptoms. Some get many, or a few, or none. If a woman doesn’t get her next period within a week of it’s expected date, a pregnancy test may be necessary although the risk is very low. Periods can often be delayed or longer/shorter as a result of taking emergency contraception. We cannot predict this for our readers in terms of length of delays. Each woman is different. Periods should get back to normal by the second cycle after.
Best,
Susan
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Hello.
Postinor is for emergencies (such as contraception failure) and should not be used as regularly, as birth control.
You should not take more than the recommended dosage. Be sure to read the information that comes with the pills so you know what to expect.
Helena
May 25, 2018 - 4:30pmThis Comment
I think you are doing a great job here
May 12, 2018 - 2:11pmThis Comment
Took one tablet of postinor2 after sex. Pls will it still be effective
April 29, 2018 - 5:28pmThis Comment
Hello Anon
April 30, 2018 - 4:34amIf you didn't take the second then it obviously will not be as effective.
Susan
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Hi. So I had unprotected sex on Wednesday evening and I took the P2 pill but at the same time which is about 50 hours later because it just occurred to me that based on my period cycle I am likely to conceive on that day. How effective is the P2 in my case. Please I'm freaking out this is my first time of everything......
March 24, 2018 - 3:12amThis Comment
Hello there, i want to ask about if you've taken 6 tablets of postinor2 within one month. So my gf and i had unprotected sex on March 3 night, i didnt cum in her, maybe just precum fluid, and the next morning she took 2 tablets of postinor2 one time. After that on March 6 we had unprotected sex again and same condition like before, but this time she took 2 tablets of postinor2 15 minutes after the sex. And again on March 9 we had unprotected sex again but with condom and she also took 2 tablets of postinor2 about 15 minutes after the sex. And yesterday on March 12 she had this dark brownish fluid came out from her vagina. Im really scared, is this the sign of pregnancy, or side effect of the 6 tablets of postinor2 in one month? Please help answer my question real soon, i really look forward to it. Thanks
March 12, 2018 - 9:38pmThis Comment