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Is It Safe To Take Postinor Prior To IVF Treatment?

Hi, I am before IVF treatment in order to do PGD (I have 50% chance to pass on a problematic gean) unfortunately even though we were trying to have protective sex we had an accident . Will taking Postinor affect my upcoming Ivf treatment cycle which due to start with my next period? Thank you
Mon, 15 Jun 2015
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Hi,
I understand your concern.
Postinor is an emergency contraceptive, it is to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. ( earlier the better. It's a high does hormonal preparation, prevents pregnancy.
Considering your genetic problem, your decision of IVF is correct. To prevent natural pregnancy, you can take Postinor. BUT it will disturb your menstrual cycle & endometrial lining too ( which matters in transfer of embryo while IVF treatment.)for a couple of months. So you have to inform about taking the drug to your doctor ,so as to change the regime for IVF.
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Is It Safe To Take Postinor Prior To IVF Treatment?

Hi, I understand your concern. Postinor is an emergency contraceptive, it is to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. ( earlier the better. It s a high does hormonal preparation, prevents pregnancy. Considering your genetic problem, your decision of IVF is correct. To prevent natural pregnancy, you can take Postinor. BUT it will disturb your menstrual cycle & endometrial lining too ( which matters in transfer of embryo while IVF treatment.)for a couple of months. So you have to inform about taking the drug to your doctor ,so as to change the regime for IVF. Thanks.