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Is A Delay In Periods Normal After Postinor 2 Intake?
I had unprotected sex on the 5th of november...so i made use of postinor 2..i took the first pill like 2 hours before sex and i took the 2nd pill 12 hours later..in the few days after taking the pill..when i pee i usually see blood.i was supposed to have my period on the 22nd of november and up to now I have not seen my period making it 12 days late...I dont know whether I am pregnant or is just the effect of the drug
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Wed, 7 Dec 2016
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
Postinor 2 should be taken after the unprotected sex.
Ideally it should be taken with in 24 hours of sex, but can be taken upto 72 hours after sex.
Your delayed period could be due to pregnancy (as you took before the sex), hormonal imbalance caused by pill.
Postinor 2 contain high progesterone and cause delay in period by 1-2 weeks.
So wait for 2-3 days, if period will not come then go for urine pregnancy test and or blood HCG to confirm the pregnancy.
If you will be pregnant then you can still terminate the intrauterine pregnancy by abortion pill under the supervision of gynecologist.
Avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exercise.
Hope this may help you
Contact further if follow up needed
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
I understand your concern
Postinor 2 should be taken after the unprotected sex.
Ideally it should be taken with in 24 hours of sex, but can be taken upto 72 hours after sex.
Your delayed period could be due to pregnancy (as you took before the sex), hormonal imbalance caused by pill.
Postinor 2 contain high progesterone and cause delay in period by 1-2 weeks.
So wait for 2-3 days, if period will not come then go for urine pregnancy test and or blood HCG to confirm the pregnancy.
If you will be pregnant then you can still terminate the intrauterine pregnancy by abortion pill under the supervision of gynecologist.
Avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exercise.
Hope this may help you
Contact further if follow up needed
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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