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I had postinor 2 yesterday and had sex today(less than 12 hours from the second pill yesterday) .
Should I take it again or is the pill still effective?
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Hi, if i am currently ovulating and i use postinor 2 about 10 hours after unprotected sex and i have another unprotected sex 5 hours after using the drug. Am i safe or i need to take another pill
September 11, 2018 - 11:26pmThis Comment
Hello Anon
You need to not have unprotected sex in the first place, knowing you are ovulating. This is misuse of emergency contraception. If you have already ovulated, it may be too late. We cannot tell someone that they are safe or not - there are too many variables.
September 12, 2018 - 1:37pmSusan
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Please I used a tablet of postinor 2 1hour before unprotected sex and I used the other tablet 12hours after
June 23, 2018 - 6:19amWill it still prevent me from being pregnant
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Hello.
Postinor 2, like all emergency contraceptives, is intended to be used in an emergency situation, not used in anticipation of sex. It should be taken within 72 hours of intercourse. When used within 24 hours, (which you did even if it was was an hour before sex,) it's about 95% effective in preventing pregnancy. Read the information that comes with the pills so you know what to expect.
Helena
June 23, 2018 - 2:31pmThis Comment
I had sex to night i took p2 in the mrning around 12 then i had sex after 5hours ..wil i be pregnant.. Plz help
May 13, 2018 - 1:56amThis Comment
The medication should still work; it's up to 95% effective.
May 14, 2018 - 2:18pmSusan
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Hi, i took postinor in or 2
August 26, 2017 - 6:05amBefore and after, is it OK?
Because i read just now, that is should take 72 hrs before intercourse?
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Hello Anonymous,
Postinor should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, not before.
If you took a double dose, you overdosed.
Maryann
August 28, 2017 - 9:23amThis Comment
Hello Anonymous,
Welcome to EmpowHER. I am glad you reached out to us before taking another dose of Postinor 2.
Do not take another dose. Postinor 2 prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation. So, no need to take any more.
Postinor 2, like all emergency contraceptives, is intended to be used ONLY in emergency situation, when the used contraception, the condom, fails or breaks. It is designed to be effective when taken within 72 hours AFTER intercourse.
Oral contraceptives prevent pregnancy by preventing ovulation and are the method of choice for regular protection.
Regards,
June 30, 2016 - 8:59amMaryann
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24 hrs after taking postinor 2 should I take another postinor 2 as i had unprotected sex or is the first two doses still effective
June 12, 2018 - 1:29amThis Comment