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Menses issue

By March 10, 2018 - 10:00pm
 
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Good day, please I had sex on the 9th of March and I was expected to see my menses on the 10th but due to me been scared I took postinor 2 on the 10th since my period didn't come out just to avoid chances of been pregnant. I am yet to see my menses.
Kindly advice because the last menses I had was on 11th of February. Could there be a delay or complications? Thanks

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Hello, Tessy. Thank you for writing.

Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours and up to 90 % effective with 72 hours. It works by preventing ovulation. It should only be used in emergencies. Side effects can include stomach aches, headaches, nausea and a general feeling of being unwell.

Symptoms usually start 2-7 days after taking the medication and may or may not include bleeding or spotting. If a woman doesn’t get her next period within a week of it’s expected a date, a pregnancy test is advised. Periods can often be delayed or longer/shorter as a result of taking ECP so be aware of this. We cannot predict what each woman's experience will be with ECP.

Helena

March 11, 2018 - 5:07am
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