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Can Emergency Contraceptive Pill Be Taken For 2 Consecutive Days?

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Posted on Sun, 20 Apr 2014
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Question : I used postinor 2 yesterday and I had unprotected sex today so I want to know if I can use another postinor 2 today
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (4 minutes later)
Brief Answer: NO NEED TO REPEAT DOSAGE. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. There is no point in taking emergency contraceptive pill for 2 consecutive days. The earlier dosage will keep you protected against today's exposure also, so dont worry. Just make sure you have protected sex in future. Repeated usage of the emergency contraceptive pill reduces its efficacy and increases the side effects. All the best Please feel free to discuss further.
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Can Emergency Contraceptive Pill Be Taken For 2 Consecutive Days?

Brief Answer: NO NEED TO REPEAT DOSAGE. Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. There is no point in taking emergency contraceptive pill for 2 consecutive days. The earlier dosage will keep you protected against today's exposure also, so dont worry. Just make sure you have protected sex in future. Repeated usage of the emergency contraceptive pill reduces its efficacy and increases the side effects. All the best Please feel free to discuss further.