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A member asked:

Does withdrawal bleeding because of postinor 2 counted as new period cycle?

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Dr. Asha Kamnani answered

Yes: A period after using Postinor is counted as a new period cycle. Postinor is either 1 or 2 tablets. Withdrawal bleeding does not exist after Postinor.

Answered 8/23/2019

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