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I had sex a day after taking postinor 2 so will i get pregnant or is the drug still on effect?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Postinor 2: Although it would be unlikely that you would get pregnant with sex within 24 hours of taking Postinor 2, it was not meant to be used as a preventive. It is designed to be used after sexual activity. If there are "slip ups" please consider using a consistent form of birth control.

Answered 5/15/2017

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A member asked:

I had sex a day after taking postinor 2 so will i get pregnant or is the drug still on effect?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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