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Is Protex 2 An Effective Contraceptive Pill?

My woman took potex-2 after sex yesterday but I doubt if it will work... Because when she was 17yrs took postinor-2 after sex and it didn t work So she got pregnant ... What should I do? Should buy her postinor and can she use it since she has taking potex yesterday already?
Wed, 26 Dec 2018
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Hi,

Potex 2 and Postinor 2 are categorised under emergency contraceptive pill. It needs to be taken within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.

The pill would prevent pregnancy by causing breakthrough bleeding within 5 to 7 days from the day of intake of the pill.

However, the failure rate by using such pills is about 10%. Since the pill has been taken, kindly wait for bleeding to happen.

If bleeding doesn't happen by 10 days, kindly take a urine pregnancy test and consult Obstetrician for clinical evaluation and appropriate management.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
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Is Protex 2 An Effective Contraceptive Pill?

Hi, Potex 2 and Postinor 2 are categorised under emergency contraceptive pill. It needs to be taken within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse. The pill would prevent pregnancy by causing breakthrough bleeding within 5 to 7 days from the day of intake of the pill. However, the failure rate by using such pills is about 10%. Since the pill has been taken, kindly wait for bleeding to happen. If bleeding doesn t happen by 10 days, kindly take a urine pregnancy test and consult Obstetrician for clinical evaluation and appropriate management. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician