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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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Hi,
Some women do experience a change in their period's flow after ECP. It can be lighter or heavier and may be longer or shorter in duration.
Helena
September 5, 2017 - 10:05amThis Comment
if a girl had sex a day after her period and takes 2 tablet of postinor2 at once. how long will it delay her from seen her period again?
September 10, 2017 - 12:21amThis Comment
Hello.
This can vary from woman to woman. It can be a week or more.
Helena
September 10, 2017 - 6:16amThis Comment
Hello I took postinor on the 2nd of august after having unprotected sex on the 31st .. 5 days after taking the tab i experienced bleeding heavily with clots ..it started off brown then turn bright red nd the flow was very heavy and it eased up nd did this same thing for about four days .. i took ah pregnancy test 14 days after sex (negative) ..19 days after sex (negative) & 21 days after sex (negative) .I've been bloated since 3 weeks after takin the pill and i also gained ah bit of weight ..my belly looks bigger but i believe it's because I'm bloated but i don't understand why I'm still bloated ..i began to bleed again around the 30 of August but the flow was light nd not like my regular periods .. it was red but the flow was not as heavy .. i still experience some pain on the right side of my lower abdominal and i am still bloated .. does withdrawal bleeding from postinor 2 means it worked? ..i don't understand
September 4, 2017 - 5:45pmThis Comment
Hi,
Some women don't get withdrawal bleeding, but typically yes, this means the ECP was effective. Your pregnancy tests have confirmed this. It's not uncommon for your cycle to be off for a time after using ECP. It should go back to normal by the next cycle. However, if you are concerned about the bloating, you can check-in with your GYN about it.
Helena
September 4, 2017 - 6:48pmThis Comment
Hi I had unprotected sex 3days before my period and took postinor 2 after that, up till now I have not seen my period
September 3, 2017 - 11:26pmThis Comment
Thanks so much I have seen the period today.but very light as usuall since I started breast feeding
September 5, 2017 - 11:24amThis Comment
Hi,
ECP can cause a delay in your period and this is likely what you are experiencing. If you don't get your period with a week or two of the expected time, testing for pregnancy is recommended.
Helena
September 4, 2017 - 10:28amThis Comment
Had unprotected sex few days to my period,then took postinor 2, now my period is late.could it be the pills or pregnancy?
September 3, 2017 - 10:31pmThis Comment
Hi,
ECP can cause a delay in your period and this is likely what you are experiencing. Testing for pregnancy is recommended if your period is delayed by a week or more.
Helena
September 4, 2017 - 10:33amThis Comment