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Hi I had intercouse with my bf 5 days after my period we use protection an after I took postinor 2 pills beacause I think precum got on my virginia I took one pill a few minutes after an the other 12 hours after that but I am spotting brown an I am getting lower back an belly pains is this normal? I don't want to get pregnant
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Hi. Kindly help out here. I had unprotected sex with my girlfriend on 14th Oct (5th day of her cycle, after her periods) She took postinor 2 20 hours later and the second pill after 12 hours. On 18th (three days later) she had bleeding which got heavy on 19th and light on 20th. On 21st, it was just light spotting. The days that followed she had nausea at times. Her period was due on 5th November, but is now late for 5 days. She has some cramping but no periods. What are the chances she could be pregnant?
November 9, 2018 - 1:18pmThis Comment
Hello.
You say she had heavy bleeding 3 to 4 days after taking the pills, so she wouldn't be pregnant. Sometimes, the period after a withdrawal bleed from ECP can be late. This is not uncommon.
Helena
November 9, 2018 - 4:49pmThis Comment
I had sex for the first time on the 11th around 12.30am took prostinor2 around 11.30pm the next day..I had no nausea,no headache...I wasn't even tired but I fart often...two days later my right breast started hurting... please I'm scared...I was my period last on the 26th of September... I'm I save
October 14, 2018 - 12:17amThis Comment
Hello, Anon.
There is information that comes with these pills. We advise members to read it so they know what to expect.
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 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. 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. If a woman doesn’t get her next period within a week of it’s expected date, a pregnancy test is advised. 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.
Helena
October 14, 2018 - 5:25amThis Comment
I took postinor two weeks before seeing my period, it flowed well on the first day and became scanty after and now I am having dry eyes,bloated tummy, frequent urination and my breast is so soft
June 18, 2018 - 4:36amThis Comment
I am breastfeeding my baby, will poistinor effect baby? Tq
May 28, 2018 - 1:31amThis Comment
Hi, if my girlfriend takes postinor 2 and then we have an unprotected sex like two days later after taking it, will she need to take another postinor or will the former one still be effective?
May 16, 2018 - 4:46pmThis Comment
Hello Anon
Thank you for your post!
May 22, 2018 - 1:29pmEmergency 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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I took the p2 after 24 hours of unprotected sex.I'm supposed to have my mensis in 14days time but I started bleeding 5 days after taking the pills. I bleed for only 3days, please What does it mean .
May 2, 2018 - 10:23amThis Comment
Hi Anon
May 2, 2018 - 3:32pmThank 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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