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Am I Safe If Took Postinor Pills And Ipill After Sex?
I took postinor 2 twice in a month after sex within 3 days both and few days later saw my period but it was more than my normal days I use to have .complicated enough I had sex the day I finish my period and I took I pill. The next day .so my question nw is are my safe because am pretty worried
Thu, 27 Mar 2014
Hello and welcome to HCM,
I am Dr Nilajkumar a consultant gynecologist and I will be helping you in your queries.
It seems that you have been using emergency contraceptive pills frequently and want to know if you are protected from pregnancy now.
The pills are meant to protect a single act of intercourse in one cycle. The results of their effectiveness in preventing multiple acts are not available.
Even then as you had a heavy period, pregnancy is not there from the previous two acts. You have again taken the pill after this period, so you may have an irregular period after this. The risk of pregnancy is also low immediately after the periods. So do not worry.
However I would like to inform you that these pills contain hormones and are not meant to be taken repeatedly. They are to be used only if there is unexpected occasional sexual intercourse. If the frequency of contacts is more than once or twice in 6 months it is better to use other methods like condoms [ if frequency is less] or contraceptive pills, injections or implants if frequency is high. They are more safe and more effective.
As of now, do not worry. You are most likely not pregnant.
Thanks for using HCM.
Have a good day.
Dr Nilajkumar Bagde
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology
I am Dr Nilajkumar a consultant gynecologist and I will be helping you in your queries.
It seems that you have been using emergency contraceptive pills frequently and want to know if you are protected from pregnancy now.
The pills are meant to protect a single act of intercourse in one cycle. The results of their effectiveness in preventing multiple acts are not available.
Even then as you had a heavy period, pregnancy is not there from the previous two acts. You have again taken the pill after this period, so you may have an irregular period after this. The risk of pregnancy is also low immediately after the periods. So do not worry.
However I would like to inform you that these pills contain hormones and are not meant to be taken repeatedly. They are to be used only if there is unexpected occasional sexual intercourse. If the frequency of contacts is more than once or twice in 6 months it is better to use other methods like condoms [ if frequency is less] or contraceptive pills, injections or implants if frequency is high. They are more safe and more effective.
As of now, do not worry. You are most likely not pregnant.
Thanks for using HCM.
Have a good day.
Dr Nilajkumar Bagde
Consultant Obstetrics and Gynecology
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