women's health

[celinne]

Hi , I would like to know if it's normal that i have a late period after taking postinor 2 , it's my first time taking the pill and i took it exactly 12 hours after intercorse and the other 12 hours after , I took postinor 2 exactly 2 days after ovulation , is it normal that it delayed my period ( i have aproximately a 28-29 day cycle) . I am now 3 days late and i am experiencing cramps as they usually do when my period is arriving and increased discharge ( not much about half and inch or alittle more ) but its increasing slowly . Can you help me , Thanks you so much for your time .

[celinne]

Thanks Arti Sharma, M.D. I appreciate. The period has finally arrived after 5 days delay.

[Arti Sharma, M.D.]

Hi there,
The chances of getting pregnant in your case are very less. Emergency contraception is very effective if taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. The sooner it is used, the better the chances of preventing pregnancy. It can cause delay in periods or intermenstrual bleeding. It reduces the risk of pregnancy by almost 95% when taken within the first 24 hours after unprotected intercourse and by 61% when taken between 48-72 hours. While you’re waiting for your next period it is advisable to abstain from having intercourse or make sure you use a contraceptive. If your periods are delayed by two weeks or more take up pregnancy test. This is merely an advice and not a substitute for clinical examination. I sincerely hope it helps. Keep me posted.
Best luck and regards.