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Is postinor 2 effective before sex?

By Anonymous June 30, 2016 - 8:44am
 
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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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Anonymous

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 - 11:26pm
HERWriter Guide (reply to Anonymous)

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.
Susan

September 12, 2018 - 1:37pm
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Anonymous

Please I used a tablet of postinor 2 1hour before unprotected sex and I used the other tablet 12hours after
Will it still prevent me from being pregnant

June 23, 2018 - 6:19am
Guide (reply to Anonymous)

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 - 2:31pm
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Anonymous

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 - 1:56am
HERWriter Guide (reply to Anonymous)

The medication should still work; it's up to 95% effective.
Susan

May 14, 2018 - 2:18pm
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Anonymous

Hi, i took postinor in or 2
Before and after, is it OK?
Because i read just now, that is should take 72 hrs before intercourse?

August 26, 2017 - 6:05am
Guide (reply to Anonymous)

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 - 9:23am
Guide

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,
Maryann

June 30, 2016 - 8:59am
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Anonymous (reply to Maryann Gromisch RN)

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 - 1:29am
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