Is Postinor-1 or 2 better?

Postinor One is a single dose oral emergency contraceptive pill. This also should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse. This regime allows you to take only 1 pill which is more hassle free than taking 2 pills. If taken early the effectiveness is definitely more.

What happens if I take Postinor-2 at once?

Postinor-2 contains 2 tablets. The recommended direction of use is taking the first one as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse and the second tablet taken 12 hours after the first. If you have taken both tablets at once, it shouldn’t cause any serious side effects and will still be effective.

What can make Postinor-1 not to work?

Taking other medicines Examples of medicines which may interfere with Postinor-1 are: Medicines used to treat epilepsy (e.g. barbiturates, primidone, phenytoin, and carbamazepine). Medicines used to treat tuberculosis (e.g. rifampicin, rifabutin). Medicines used to treat HIV infection (ritonavir, efavirenz).

Is Postinor-1 and 2 the same?

POSTINOR is a single pill solution: only 1 pill, and you can easily avoid abortion. There is 1 pill in the pack. You have to take the POSTINOR pill within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. (For 2 tablets version of POSTINOR: take the second tablet exactly after 12 hours after the first.)

What Postinor 1 used for?

Postinor-1 is an emergency contraceptive that can be used within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex or if your usual contraceptive method has failed. Postinor-1 contains a synthetic luteal hormone-like active substance called levonorgestrel.

Does Postinor 1 have side effect?

Common side effects are tiredness, nausea and vomiting. Some patients have also experienced stomach pain, diarrhoea, dizziness, headache, tender breasts, increased vaginal bleeding and skin reactions.

Can I take both Postinor 2 pills at the same time?

An emergency contraceptive pill to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse – failure or incorrect use of a regular contraceptive, after rape or incest. You can either take both the tablets together or take one tablet and take the other one 12 hours later.

How many days after taking Postinor 2 am I protected?

One type, levonorgestrel (e.g. Lydia PostPil or Postinor 2), works best up to 72 hours after having unprotected sex but will reduce the risk of pregnancy if taken within 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex.

Does Postinor 2 fail?

It is estimated that Postinor-2 will prevent 85% of expected pregnancies. 95% of expected pregnancies will be prevented if taken within the first 24 hours, declining to 58% if taken between 48 hours and 72 hours after unprotected intercourse. You should use other safe sex practices such as condoms, diaphragms, etc.

How long does Postinor last?

Can I get pregnant after taking Postinor 2 during ovulation?

Taking a morning after pill during ovulation won’t harm your body. But you may still become pregnant. That’s because pills, like Plan B, can *delay* ovulation to prevent pregnancy. But if you’re already ovulating, an egg has already been released.

Can one get pregnant after taking p2 twice a month?

Q: Can you take the morning-after pill twice in one month? A: You can take it more than once a month, but we do not recommend using it as a main form of birth control – not only because of the cost but because you will have irregular cycles.

What is Postinor-2?

Postinor 2 is one of the many emergency contraceptive pills used for this purpose. Postinor-2 is not intended as a regular method of contraception. It is used to prevent pregnancy when taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. It is estimated that Postinor-2 will prevent 85% of expected pregnancies.

How do you take Postinor 1?

Postinor 1 is a single pill : There is 1 pill in the pack. You have to take the Postinor pill within 72 hours of having unprotected sex. (for 2 tablets version of Postinor: take the second tablet exactly after 12 hours after the first.) Take it as soon as you can, the sooner the better! The sooner you take it, the more likely it is to work.

How does Postinor 2 prevent pregnancy?

A woman can get pregnant if a man’s sperm reaches one of her eggs (ova). Contraception tries to stop this happening by: keeping the egg and sperm apart. Postinor 2 is one of the many emergency contraceptive pills used for this purpose. Postinor-2 is not intended as a regular method of contraception.

How long does it take for Postinor 2 to work?

Usually, after 72 hours (3 days) after sex, there is no guarantee that postinor will work! Usually, after 72 hours (3 days) after sex, there is no guarantee that postinor 2 will work! If taken early enough, and within 72 hours, postinor prevents pregnancy up to 85% of times!