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Can I Get Pregnant Post Unprotected Sex Despite Having Postinor2?

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Posted on Wed, 18 Feb 2015
Question: I had postinore 2 before 3 days..again during sec my partner's condom broke..is it safe to take postinore again so early or should I go for another contraceptive pill.will it be safe ?
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
No need of another contraceptive

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I understand you wish to try another dose of postinor.

The postinor you took earlier will be enough to give you protection and you dont need additional doses.

You are safe. No need to take the pill again.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (14 minutes later)
How to conform that every thing is ok .?and what isthe effect of the 1st dose protection?
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not necessary to take another pill

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

First dose effect will last for a week. Hence no need of any other pill.

There is no way to confirm it as of now. Taking another pill wont harm you but not necessary.

Regards,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (19 minutes later)
Is postinor have any side effect?
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (1 minute later)
Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Postinor might make you feel bloated and some mood variations. It will also make menstrual cycles irregular.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Mahesh Koregol (18 minutes later)
My period was on 12th XXXXXXX according to ur advice no need to take another dose??
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Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (3 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No need

Detailed Answer:
Yes. According to my advice you dont need another dose
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Can I Get Pregnant Post Unprotected Sex Despite Having Postinor2?

Brief Answer: No need of another contraceptive Detailed Answer: Hello I understand you wish to try another dose of postinor. The postinor you took earlier will be enough to give you protection and you dont need additional doses. You are safe. No need to take the pill again.