Can Postinor-2 Be Taken To Terminate Pregnancy?

Posted on Fri, 20 Mar 2015

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Fri, 20 Mar 2015 Answered on

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Question : can postinor 2 abort a week pregnancy

Answered by Dr. Soumya (13 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I understand you wish to know if postinor can abortion pregnancy.

Postinor is a emergency contraceptive pill. It cannot abortion 2 weeks pregnancy.

Let me know if you need any more clarifications.

Regards
Dr. Soumya

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Soumya (6 hours later)

not two weeks, but a week

Answered by Dr. Soumya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Postinor is only emergency pill

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for additional information.

Postinor is only emergency contraceptive pill. It won't help in abortion even one week after pregnancy if pregnancy has already taken place.

Let me know if you need any more clarifications.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Pradeep Vitta