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I took the first dose of postinor 2 23 hrs after sex and I took the second dose 15hrs later cos I slept off and didn't take at the 12th hour .hope it's still effective

By Anonymous November 27, 2017 - 9:02am
 
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Hello Anon

A few hours delay should not cause it to be less effective. Emergency birth control is up to 95% effective when taken within about a day of sex.
Best,
Susan

November 27, 2017 - 2:27pm
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