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What Are The Chances Of Pregnancy After Taking Postpone 72?
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Sat, 4 Apr 2015
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Question : Hello, actually my periods date is 13Apr. I've participated in sex with my husband on 3 Apr during that time his condom is toned but we didn't notice it and we're not sure that he ejaculated inside of me or not. so can you please suggest me that shall I take "postpone 72" pill as a precautionary and I want to know is there any side effects in future because of using this pill as I took medicine to postpone my periods last month because of my marriage so it got delayed for 10 days and i had a very less bleeding in last month compared to every month. So i am confused whether to take pill or not?, and i also want to know about my fertilization period.?
Brief Answer:
Taking postpone 72 emergency pill immediately is better for you
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. Prevention is always better and right now it is the best time to take emergency contraceptive pill like Postpone 72. This pill must be taken within 72 hours and best within 12 to 24 hours of probable unprotected sex.
2. The emergency pill contains a high level of hormone Levonorgestrel Tablet 1.5 mg is a progestin-only emergency contraceptive indicated for prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse.
3. Taking postpone 72 might cause early or delayed periods for next two cycles and this is a common side effect. Taking it too frequently can cause polycystic ovaries with irregular periods and infertility. You can take it once because this was an accident and the condom got torn and you are not sure.
4. As you had taken pills to delay periods by 10 days last month, your dates may change this month and there is nothing to worry about it. However taking Postpone 72 immediately is always better to prevent pregnancy at the moment.
Emergency pills should not be taken more than once in 3 to 4 months to avoid side effects. Low dose pills to be taken every day are best for temporary family planning in most women at your age.
5. The fertilization period of a woman during a normal cycle is from 2 days before ovulation to 4 days after ovulation. The date of ovulation is usually 14 days before the expected date of periods in most women. Test kit is available to know the exact date of ovulation.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
Taking postpone 72 emergency pill immediately is better for you
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
Thanks for writing in to us.
I have read through your query in detail.
Please find my observations below.
1. Prevention is always better and right now it is the best time to take emergency contraceptive pill like Postpone 72. This pill must be taken within 72 hours and best within 12 to 24 hours of probable unprotected sex.
2. The emergency pill contains a high level of hormone Levonorgestrel Tablet 1.5 mg is a progestin-only emergency contraceptive indicated for prevention of pregnancy following unprotected intercourse.
3. Taking postpone 72 might cause early or delayed periods for next two cycles and this is a common side effect. Taking it too frequently can cause polycystic ovaries with irregular periods and infertility. You can take it once because this was an accident and the condom got torn and you are not sure.
4. As you had taken pills to delay periods by 10 days last month, your dates may change this month and there is nothing to worry about it. However taking Postpone 72 immediately is always better to prevent pregnancy at the moment.
Emergency pills should not be taken more than once in 3 to 4 months to avoid side effects. Low dose pills to be taken every day are best for temporary family planning in most women at your age.
5. The fertilization period of a woman during a normal cycle is from 2 days before ovulation to 4 days after ovulation. The date of ovulation is usually 14 days before the expected date of periods in most women. Test kit is available to know the exact date of ovulation.
Hope this answers your question. Please feel free to correct any oversight in my interpretation of your problems and discuss them in detail as per your requirements.
Hope your query is answered.
Do write back if you have any doubts.
Regards,
Dr.Vivek
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