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Is Pregnancy Possible After Taking Postinor-2?

Hello. I had my last menstral period Between August 8-13th then I had unprotected sex on the 20th, took postinor2 within 24hrs, had unprotected sex again on the 24th of August took postinor2 again with 24hrs. I got a brownish and little spotting discharge 4days after taking postinor on the 25th of August. And it lasted for 5days(29th-3rd of sep) it s 24th of September no period yet, I m worried
Thu, 13 Oct 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Postinor 2 is an emergency contraceptive pill.
What you have done is right as it needs to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. In case you have intercourse again after 24 hours, it is advisable to take another dose again.
Since it is a hormonal preparation it can cause certain side effects like intermittewnt spotting or brown discharge following its intake.
It prevents pregnancy by causing breakthrough bleeding within 3 weeks from the day of its intake.
In case the bleeding doesn't happen by 3 weeks, you need to take a urine pregnancy test and seek medical attention promptly for further evaluation.
Because of the intake of pill and bleeding happening following it, your period schedule may change accordingly. Next period should happen as regular as before and should continue with the same.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Is Pregnancy Possible After Taking Postinor-2?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Postinor 2 is an emergency contraceptive pill. What you have done is right as it needs to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. In case you have intercourse again after 24 hours, it is advisable to take another dose again. Since it is a hormonal preparation it can cause certain side effects like intermittewnt spotting or brown discharge following its intake. It prevents pregnancy by causing breakthrough bleeding within 3 weeks from the day of its intake. In case the bleeding doesn t happen by 3 weeks, you need to take a urine pregnancy test and seek medical attention promptly for further evaluation. Because of the intake of pill and bleeding happening following it, your period schedule may change accordingly. Next period should happen as regular as before and should continue with the same. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.