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Hello,
I was on my 6th day of my cycle (just finishing my period). The condom split so I took the first tablet of postinor2 2 hours later (1am). We then had unprotected sex 6 hours later (7am). I took the 2nd postinor tablet 3 hours later(10am).
8 days later I had heavy bleeding lasting 4 days. Firstly, is this a sign that postinor worked?
Since then i have had no sign of my period.
In the last 2 weeks (aboit 22nd day of cycle) I have had the flu and been unwell. This has all made me quite anxious.
My period cycle is quite irregular.
Thanks for your help in advance
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how would a woman calculate when her next period would come after using postinor 2 at the right time. is there a kind of calculation that can be done just to put ones mind at rest a little
October 9, 2017 - 9:45amThis Comment
Hello Anon
By the very nature of P2 (a very large dose of hormones to prevent pregnancy) there is no way to predict when the next period will arrive. It can be quite disruptive to the menstrual cycle.
A pregnancy test can be taken 14+ days after sex - they're accurate by then.
October 9, 2017 - 1:14pmBest,
Susan
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Hi Helena,I took postinor2 at once the same day i had unprotected sex and it's over 2weeks now am yet to see my period, pls am really worried could it be that the contraceptives failed?
October 4, 2017 - 3:39amThis Comment
Hi.
Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours, so the risk is very small. It can cause your period to be late. This is a fairly common side effect.
If you don’t get your period within a week or two of its expected date, a pregnancy test is recommended.
How ECP might fail: if you have unprotected sex during your fertile window (four days before you ovulate, the day you ovulate, or the day after) you are naturally more likely to get pregnant. ECP prevents pregnancy by preventing ovulation. If ovulation has already occurred, your ECP can’t stop you from getting pregnant. ECP is not an abortion pill and will not terminate a pregnancy.
Helena
October 4, 2017 - 5:38pmThis Comment
I had unprotected sex 3 days before my ovulation and took postinor2 the following day and the 2nd dose the day after. My period was suppose come on 24th of September and up till now I have not seen it. I did a pregnancy strip text and its negative. I have repeated the text for 3times now and its negative. Am worried what should I do.
September 28, 2017 - 6:39pmThis Comment
Hello.
Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours, so the risk is very small. It can cause your period to be late. If you are still concerned, wait a week and test again. Otherwise, there is nothing to do but wait for your period to show.
Helena
September 29, 2017 - 6:22pmThis Comment
Please i had unprotected sex and took p2 after taking it was supposed to see my period on the 15th of September, 2017 but up till now cant see my menses
September 20, 2017 - 7:37amThis Comment
Hello Anon
Your period is likely delayed due to taking P2 - a common side effect. P2 is very effective but if it has been more than two weeks since you had sex you can test for pregnancy.
September 20, 2017 - 3:41pmBest,
Susan
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I had unprotected sex and took p2
September 20, 2017 - 7:24amwas supposed to get my period on the 15th September, 2017 but till now am not seeing it
and my i also feel the menstrual cramps too and tenderness of breast too.
pls i need ur help and advice cos am confused.
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My period didnt come after i took p2. I took the pregnancy test, its negative. Please help me out.
September 19, 2017 - 5:09pmThis Comment