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Can Delay In Intake Of Nordette Is Safe?
I took 4 Nordette pills at 3pm yesterday and was supposed to take the other 4 pills at 3am, but missed it. I m taking these as emergency contraception.It s already 10:30 am now; do I still take the second dose? Or do I reboot and start over again (meaning consider my late second dose a first dose for another set)? Thanks.
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
Hello dear
I understand your concerns
If you did sex in fertile phase of cycle then then no need to take medicine.
You took next dose/4 pill as early as possible without starting new dose.
It will 80% effective in preventing pregnancy.
But it may cause hormonal imbalance, earlier period and delay in period by 1-2 weeks.
If your period will delay by more than 2week then consult gynecologist to confirm pregnancy.
Meanwhile avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exercise
Use condom in future to prevent unwanted pregnancy
Best regards
Dr.Sagar
I understand your concerns
If you did sex in fertile phase of cycle then then no need to take medicine.
You took next dose/4 pill as early as possible without starting new dose.
It will 80% effective in preventing pregnancy.
But it may cause hormonal imbalance, earlier period and delay in period by 1-2 weeks.
If your period will delay by more than 2week then consult gynecologist to confirm pregnancy.
Meanwhile avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exercise
Use condom in future to prevent unwanted pregnancy
Best regards
Dr.Sagar
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