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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Norlevo?

Good Day I had unprocteted sex in the early hours of Sunday the 20th around 3 am went on till like 11 am Sunday morning. On Monday the 21st around 8 am I went and got morning after pill (Norlevo)....I did not have any side effect. I was suppose to go on my next period the 27th and I have not. I am now 5 days late. I have been having diherea lately. Could be pregnant?
Thu, 18 Feb 2016
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I understand your concern.
Norlevo is an emergency contraceptive pill containing 1.5 mg levonorgestrel. It needs to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse or in case of failure of a contraceptive method to prevent accidental or unwanted pregnancy.
What you have done is right by taking the pill at the earliest.
The pill would prevent pregnancy by causing withdrawal bleeding within 3 weeks from the day of its intake. it is recommended to use other contraceptive means like condoms or spermicide until the next menstrual periods resume.
In case there is delay in getting periods by 3 weeks, you need to seek medical attention immediately.
Hence, kindly wait until the period for bleeding to happen. Drink good quantity of water and keep yourself well hydrated.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.
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Is Pregnancy Possible Despite Taking Norlevo?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. I understand your concern. Norlevo is an emergency contraceptive pill containing 1.5 mg levonorgestrel. It needs to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse or in case of failure of a contraceptive method to prevent accidental or unwanted pregnancy. What you have done is right by taking the pill at the earliest. The pill would prevent pregnancy by causing withdrawal bleeding within 3 weeks from the day of its intake. it is recommended to use other contraceptive means like condoms or spermicide until the next menstrual periods resume. In case there is delay in getting periods by 3 weeks, you need to seek medical attention immediately. Hence, kindly wait until the period for bleeding to happen. Drink good quantity of water and keep yourself well hydrated. Hope the information provided would be helpful. All the best.