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Hello,
I was on my 6th day of my cycle (just finishing my period). The condom split so I took the first tablet of postinor2 2 hours later (1am). We then had unprotected sex 6 hours later (7am). I took the 2nd postinor tablet 3 hours later(10am).
8 days later I had heavy bleeding lasting 4 days. Firstly, is this a sign that postinor worked?
Since then i have had no sign of my period.
In the last 2 weeks (aboit 22nd day of cycle) I have had the flu and been unwell. This has all made me quite anxious.
My period cycle is quite irregular.
Thanks for your help in advance
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i took the test on the 8th of march and i plan to take it again tomorrow which is 11th of march.i am really hoping it comes out negative cos i am in a country where it is illegal to get pregnant out of wedlock.
March 10, 2018 - 10:59amThis Comment
Hello, again.
Then I do hope you get another negative result. Moving forward, insist on a condom the next time, and also think about getting on regular birth control.
Helena
March 10, 2018 - 5:20pmThis Comment
Hi,
March 11, 2018 - 12:15ami did the test again and got another negative result. what do you think?
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Hello.
Your test is negative. Your period will come when it's ready.
Helena
March 11, 2018 - 5:42amThis Comment
please am confused, I had unprotected sex on 2nd February and took Postinor 2 on the 3rd and I still haven't seen my period.. my nipples are sore.
March 3, 2018 - 7:12amplease what's wrong with me
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Hello.
Some women can have a delay in their period after ECP. It's important you read the information that comes with the pills so you know what to expect. If you have not had any bleeding within 3 weeks of taking the pills, it's recommended to test for pregnancy.
Helena
March 3, 2018 - 7:26amThis Comment
Hey ...I'm promise I'm a virgin ..my bf and I wanted to try having sex while i was ovulating but he didn't fully penetrate it was just the tips but he ejaculated around my vagina region and I took postinor 2 after 6 hours and I took the other pill the following the next 12 hours and now I didn't see my period and I have full breasts
March 1, 2018 - 2:21amThis Comment
Hello Anon
It doesn't matter to us who is a virgin and who has had sex with a thousand men - we answer all questions.
March 1, 2018 - 2:57pmIf you are trying to avoid pregnancy, then having sex when you're ovulating isn't smart.
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.
The 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.
Symptoms 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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Please help I had sex on the day before and on the day of my ovulation,both unprotected but he didn't pour in me.But I took postinor on both occasions. Now I'm 7 days late with sore breasts and cramping.Help am I pregnant?!!
February 21, 2018 - 8:52pmThis Comment
Hello Anon
Stop taking Postinor if you don't need it (no ejaculation) - make sure he is using condoms. If he doesn't want to use him then stop having sex with him. Your delays are because you are overdosing on this medication. It's very unlikely you are pregnant but take a test to confirm this.
February 22, 2018 - 2:21pmBest,
Susan
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