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i had unprotected sex on friday and i took postinor 2 after that. on the next day which is saturday, i had unprotected sex again and i took postinor 2 again. my period was supposed to due on that saturday, but nothing happen? am i pregnant? i dont want to be pregnant
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Hi Sabrinaz
Thank you for writing!
If you don't want to get pregnant you need to stop having unprotected sex, especially on numerous occasions. Emergency contraception (EC) is very effective but not as effective as condoms or the birth control pill. It is meant to be used in emergencies, not as a method of birth control.
Since your period was due at that time, your risk is very low so that's a good thing! EC has many side effects though and changing the cycle is one of them so that's likely what is going on with you.
Emergency contraceptives are up to 95% effective when taken as prescribed within the first 24 hours and up to 90% effective if taken within 72 hours, so the risk is very small. It works by preventing ovulation and stopping a pregnancy from starting. It is not an abortion pill. It prevents a pregnancy, it does not end one. Side effects can include stomach aches, headaches, dizziness, breast pain, nausea and a general feeling of being unwell. Some women can bleed a little or quite extensively after taking emergency contraception. Some women experience few to no side-effects. Side effects, of lack of, are not an indication one way or another whether the medication will work.
November 29, 2018 - 5:17amThe more frequently they are taken, the more likely a woman is to have side effects and an irregular cycle. They should be taken only for emergencies, not used as a method of birth control.
Side effects usually start 2-7 days after taking the medication and may or may not include bleeding or spotting. Not all women get symptoms. Some get many, or a few, or none. If a woman doesn’t get her next period within a week of it’s expected date, a pregnancy test may be necessary although the risk is very low. Periods can often be delayed or longer/shorter as a result of taking emergency contraception. We cannot predict this for our readers in terms of length of delays. Each woman is different. Periods should get back to normal by the second cycle after.
Best,
Susan
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may i know when can i use the pregnancy test? just to make sure that i’m not pregnant.
November 29, 2018 - 5:26amThis Comment
Hello again
A pregnancy test is generally accurate 12- 14 days after sex.
Best,
November 29, 2018 - 5:28amSusan
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is it because of taking postinor 2 twice, my period hasnt come on the due date? i will not be pregnant righr cuz i have low chance of pregnancy on that day?
November 29, 2018 - 5:32amThis Comment
Just taking it one time can change the cycle, it's very common.
Your risk is very low but for a test to be accurate, you need to wait the 12-14 days. Your period may come before that and that will confirm you are not pregnant. Again, there is very little chance you are but nobody can tell someone over the internet that they are or are not pregnant.
Best,
November 29, 2018 - 5:37amSusan
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Just taking it one time can change the cycle, it's very common.
Your risk is very low but for a test to be accurate, you need to wait the 12-14 days. Your period may come before that and that will confirm you are not pregnant. Again, there is very little chance you are but nobody can tell someone over the internet that they are or are not pregnant.
Best,
November 29, 2018 - 5:37amSusan
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hello again susan, if i wanted to use the clearblue digital pregnancy test, should i wait at least 12 days to use? or can i use it earlier?
November 29, 2018 - 10:33amThis Comment
Hello again
No, this test won't be accurate earlier than a non-digital test. The same testing chemicals are used.
Some of these tests can be taken 10-12 days after sex.
I know you are very worried and I hope you realize never to have unprotected sex but I really don't think you have anything to worry about at all. Try not to stress out - your risk is really tiny since you had sex right before your due period. We can't guarantee anything but If you are have a regular cycle, then your risk is pretty close to zero.
Stress can also affect the cycle. Trust in the process and don't worry. I really think you will be ok!
November 29, 2018 - 2:28pmSusan
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i did the pregnancy test just now, and it showed no pregnant. should i be really fine? i will try the test again on the 12 days after sex. last month, i had my period only for two days (27th and 28th of october), is it normal?
November 29, 2018 - 6:16pmThis Comment
Hello!
As I said, the pregnancy test would be accurate until 12-14 days. I said many times I think you will be fine although nobody can give guarantees.
I can't say if your period was normal or not.
I noticed you posted your question again today even though you have been helped many times already so per EmpowHER policy, this new question was removed.
We have helped you all we can at this point, answering all your questions in a timely manner. We have many other pending questions from our readers so we need to also help them. Thanks for understanding!
Best,
November 30, 2018 - 7:50amSusan
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