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Is Postinor 2 Effective In Preventing Conception After Unprotected Intercourse?

Hello doctor I took postinor 2 tablets in the the early hours of the 4th day after I had sex. I was ovulating and I had unprotected sex on 18th of Nov Saturday at about past 4pm and took postinor 2 tablet at once at about past 12pm on 21 of Nov Tuesday. I started bleeding this morning. Pls will the tablet still work for me?
Fri, 29 Jun 2018
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Hi, Welcome to 'Ask A Doctor' service. I have read your question and here is my advice.

The efficacy of the emergency pill decreases with time. Generally, it is recommended within three days. It may be used even after three days, but efficacy decreases. Having sex only once does not necessarily mean you get pregnant even without the pills. If the bleeding was your routine, this means everything is normal. If it is abnormal, it still does not mean that you are pregnant.

I hope I have answered your question. I would be glad to answer any further question if you have.

Regards,
Dr. Rahman.
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Is Postinor 2 Effective In Preventing Conception After Unprotected Intercourse?

Hi, Welcome to Ask A Doctor service. I have read your question and here is my advice. The efficacy of the emergency pill decreases with time. Generally, it is recommended within three days. It may be used even after three days, but efficacy decreases. Having sex only once does not necessarily mean you get pregnant even without the pills. If the bleeding was your routine, this means everything is normal. If it is abnormal, it still does not mean that you are pregnant. I hope I have answered your question. I would be glad to answer any further question if you have. Regards, Dr. Rahman.