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What Causes Delay In Periods Despite Taking Postinor 2 After Having Unsafe Sex?

I had unprotected sex and the next day I took postinor 2....I took the two pills at once....the day after I had unprotected sex again I didn t take any pills then. Now I m 4 days late and I already took the pregnancy urine test twice and it reads negative. What s wrong with me? Please help
Thu, 7 Jan 2016
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Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

Emergency pill like postinor 2 prevents pregnancy by inhibiting implantation of fertilized egg on to uterus. It is 95% successful if taken within 24 hours of having sex. So chances of pregnancy are very less in her. Also you have done a pregnancy test, therefore you are not pregnant for sure.
Most probably your period are delayed. Delayed period after intake of emergency pill as postinor is a common problem. It is known side effect due to high dose of hormone levogesterol contained in the pill.

One should never use emergency pill as regular method of contraception. Use condoms or regular contraceptive pills to prevent pregnancy in future. Frequent intake of emergency contraceptive pills can cause serious problems like irregular periods, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome & even infertility.

If your period doesn't occur even after 2 week delay,Consult a gynaecologist

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What Causes Delay In Periods Despite Taking Postinor 2 After Having Unsafe Sex?

Hi Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... Emergency pill like postinor 2 prevents pregnancy by inhibiting implantation of fertilized egg on to uterus. It is 95% successful if taken within 24 hours of having sex. So chances of pregnancy are very less in her. Also you have done a pregnancy test, therefore you are not pregnant for sure. Most probably your period are delayed. Delayed period after intake of emergency pill as postinor is a common problem. It is known side effect due to high dose of hormone levogesterol contained in the pill. One should never use emergency pill as regular method of contraception. Use condoms or regular contraceptive pills to prevent pregnancy in future. Frequent intake of emergency contraceptive pills can cause serious problems like irregular periods, ectopic pregnancy, ovarian hyper-stimulation syndrome & even infertility. If your period doesn t occur even after 2 week delay,Consult a gynaecologist Hope this information helps