To Take or Not to Take Postinor 2: Considerations”

Are you wondering about taking Postinor 2 and how to know if it works?

How should you take Postinor 2? Does it affect your periods and fertility?

This post answers 13 common questions we encounter about taking this emergency contraception pill.

Originally posted by AskAwayHealth.

Edited: Egbodo Peter.

1. What happens if you take postinor 2 while pregnant?

You should not take postinor 2 if you know you are pregnant. If it is taken before you realise you are pregnant, there is no evidence that it can cause any harm to the baby. Studies of women taking postinor 2 did not affect the foetus or the lady if they had taken postinor 2 without realising they were pregnant. However, there is no information on the potential consequences if higher doses (greater than 1.5 mg of Levonorgestrel) are taken.

2. How should I take postinor 2 so it works fast?

The best way to get the full benefit of the emergency birth control method is to follow the directions on the packet. In that case, you should take the medicine as soon as possible after sex. There are usually two tablets that make up a dose of Postinor 2. You should make sure you have your dose WITHIN 72 hours after sex. Take the first tablet as soon as possible after sex, then the second one 12 hours later. The timing of your cycle also affects how the pill works. Postinor 2 works best when taken before ovulation.

3. How to know if the postinor two worked?

If your next period arrives as scheduled. There are no signs that will tell you if your tablets have worked. Yes, you may have hormone effects like cramps in the tummy, soreness in the breasts or spotting /bleeding. None of these is a definite sign that you are pregnant. The best way to tell is to do a pregnancy test if your next period is later than seven days. The earliest urine tests will be positive in 2-3 weeks after sex or when you took your Postinor 2.

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4. Can postinor two be used after three days of sex?

You can use it up to 72 hours after sex. However, it is less effective after the third day than within the first 12 or 24 hours after sex. We do not recommend using it more than three days following sex.

5.When to take postinor 2.

You should take Postinor 2 as soon as possible after unprotected sexual intercourse. Since it mainly works by delaying ovulation, the maximum benefit from the medicine is when taken 36 – 40 hours before the day of ovulation. This means if your cycle is regular, every 28 days, your fertile window may be from *days 10 – 15. These are the times in your cycle you are MOST likely to fall pregnant.

6.How to take the P2 pill.

You may decide to keep a spare pack of Postinor at home so it is readily available if you need it. Then straight after sex, take your 1st tablet, followed by a second tablet after 12 hours. If you vomit within two hours after taking a tablet, please repeat it to ensure it works. Taking it during the first half of your cycle (before you ovulate) is very likely to protect you – (up to 85% effectiveness). If you are very close to ovulation, another pill may be better – Ella; or the Copper coil. The Copper coil is the most effective emergency birth control method. You will need to see a health provider to prescribe and insert the coil.

7. Can postinor 2 flush out sperm?

No, Postinor 2 primarily works by delaying ovulation. Some studies think it may make the mucus in your vagina thicker or change the womb lining so that sperm cannot travel very far in the womb. Or, even if the sperm meets the egg (fertilisation), it may not be able to plant in the womb. However, other studies do not show that postinor 2 does this effectively, so overall, we think the primary way it works is by delaying ovulation. Don’t forget that levonorgestrel delays ovulation by five days. So if you have sex again at this time without protection, you are at a second risk of getting pregnant. So after taking the emergency pill, return to your regular contraception method or use another emergency contraception again.

8. When is postinor 2 effective?

Postinor 2 is effective when taken as soon as possible after unprotected sexual intercourse and in the part of your cycle before ovulation has happened.

9. Is postinor 2 good for breastfeeding mothers?

Breastfeeding mothers can take Postinor 2. A small amount passes into the breast milk, so the recommendation is for mothers to take the tablet just after breastfeeding. You can then feed your baby with expressed milk until you’ve taken the second tablet.

10. Can postinor 2 affect the womb?

Postinor affects the cycle by delaying ovulation. Ovulation happens in the ovary. To a small extent, Levonorgestrel may also affect fertilisation by preventing sperm from reaching the egg. These effects are not permanent, and postinor 2 does not affect fertility. While the ovulation delay may affect the periods, this effect will also return to normal after some time.

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11. Can postinor 2 destroy pregnancy?

No, postinor cannot destroy an existing pregnancy – it is not an abortion drug. Studies also do not show any damage or malformation to the baby if the postinor is taken without the woman realising it. However, there are no studies on the effect of postinor in pregnancy when taken in large quantities.

12. How many postinor 2 should be taken in a month?

There is no total recommended quantity for postinor 2 tablets to be taken in a month. We advise users that it is only taken occasionally rather than regularly. Even though it is not known to cause harm, it can disrupt the menstrual cycle if you take it very frequently. Ideally, it would be best not to take Postinor more than once in a menstrual cycle, i.e. month. If you need to have it more often, you should get a regular method of contraception.

13. Can postinor 2 cause bleeding?

Certainly, the hormone can cause irregular bleeding unrelated to menses. It can also affect the menses, making them come earlier or later than usual, complicating the bleeding picture. Among emergency contraception methods, Postinor 2 is probably the easiest for you to get ahold of. Increasing confidence in its use and clearing up any misconceptions is important. Postinor 2 can be a lifesaver in certain situations, but it’s important to use it correctly. Get all your questions answered with this helpful guide. You should also know when it’s most effective – but that should not stop you from using it at any point in your cycle if that is all you can get at the time. Let us know if this post helps, or shoot us any more questions about emergency contraception methods in the comments section below.

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