What happens if you take Postinor? Escapelle, Postinor: side effects, analogues

As sad as it is to write about this, Postinor in Russia ranks second among contraceptive methods. The first one, as you know, is . And yet, many women, despite the large selection of contraceptives, use postinor to prevent unwanted pregnancy, forgetting or not knowing about the complications, and what danger harmless 2 tablets pose in the future.

Meet Postinor

Postinor is available in a package containing only 2 tablets (only the number of tablets should suggest that this is not a drug for regular use). One tablet contains 750 mcg of levonorgestrel, which has an emergency contraceptive effect. Levonorgestrel has antiestrogenic and progestogenic properties.

Postinor refers to emergency or fire contraception, and should be used only in exceptional cases, and not constantly and regularly.

How does postinor work?

The contraceptive effect of the drug consists of three points. Firstly, levonorgestrel prevents the release of the egg from the follicle, that is, it inhibits ovulation (this is especially important in the preovulatory and ovulatory phases). Secondly, levonorgestrel, as a gestagen, changes the structure of the uterine mucosa and causes “glandular regression” of the endometrium, which makes it impossible for a fertilized egg to penetrate the uterine wall (impaired implantation). This mechanism is comparable to, that is, conception has already occurred, but the uterus expels the egg. And thirdly, levonorgestrel causes changes in the mucus in the cervical canal, making it viscous and thick. This mucus acts as a barrier and makes it difficult for sperm to penetrate into the uterine cavity.

From the described mechanisms of action of postinor, it becomes clear that the effectiveness of the drug is directly proportional to the time it is taken after unprotected sex. After using postinor 24 hours or less after sexual intercourse, it will protect against unwanted pregnancy in 95% of cases; when taking tablets after 25–48 hours, the effectiveness is 85%, and if postinor was taken between 49 and 72 hours, its reliability decreases up to 58%.

Rules for taking postinor

Postinor can be taken on any day of the menstrual cycle. If a woman has an irregular menstrual cycle, the absence of pregnancy should be confirmed. The first tablet from the blister should be taken no later than 72 hours after coitus. The second dose should be taken exactly 12 hours later (the interval can be increased by 4 hours, that is, no more than 16 hours later).

If a woman vomits within three hours after taking a postinor tablet (regardless of the first or second), she must take an additional tablet. Menstrual-like bleeding (withdrawal bleeding) can occur a few days after taking the drug (on average 3 to 7 days) and about a month later (during the expected period).

Postinor is not a means for regular contraception; if a woman is sexually active, she should consult a doctor and choose the optimal method of birth control. It is believed that you should not use the drug more than once a month, and preferably no more than 4 times a year. In fact, it is better not to resort to postinor at all, but to use it only in an exceptional situation.

When is postinor use justified?

Life is an unpredictable thing and there are situations when it is necessary to prevent pregnancy:

• rape;
• the condom broke;
• unprotected sexual intercourse for various reasons;
• expulsion of the intrauterine device or shift of the vaginal diaphragm;
• a missed dose from a series of combined oral contraceptives.

Consequences after using postinor

Since the drug contains an “elephant” dose of the hormone, its use can adversely affect a woman’s health. Firstly, there is a high probability of uterine bleeding, which can only be stopped surgically (that is, curettage of the uterus). Secondly, taking postinor, especially more than once in a lifetime, causes a blow to the ovaries, which leads to menstrual irregularities, hormonal imbalance and anovulation. All of these effects are a direct path to infertility. Thirdly, a large dose of levonorgestrel cannot but cause side effects:

• nausea and vomiting, diarrhea;
• headache, dizziness;
• mood changes (emotional lability, panic fears);
• delay of menstruation;
• allergic reactions;
• pain in the lower abdomen, fatigue;
• pain and engorgement of the mammary glands.

1 tablet contains 750 mcg , as well as colloidal anhydrous silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate, potato and corn starch, talc, lactose monohydrate.

Release form

Tablets packaged in blisters of 2 pcs. The package contains 1 blister.

Postinor birth control pills are flat, approximately 6 mm in diameter, chamfered, almost white in color, with the inscription “INOR” engraved on one side.

pharmachologic effect

The drug helps prevent pregnancy, causes effects in the body similar to the action of ovarian corpus luteum hormones, and also suppresses the effects caused by .

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

What is Postinor?

Postinor is a remedy with a pronounced antiestrogenic And progestogenic activity. These properties of the drug complicate the process of conception at an early stage and help prevent pregnancy.

Pharmacodynamics

It is not known exactly how Postinor works. Contained in tablets levonorgestrel prevents ovulation and fertilization of the egg if UPC (unprotected sexual intercourse) occurs before ovulation (when the probability of fertilization is highest).

Levonorgestrel also causes changes in the endometrium, which make it difficult for a fertilized egg to penetrate the mucous layer of the uterine cavity. In cases where the attachment of the fertilized egg has already begun, the drug does not give the expected effect.

Wikipedia states that the mechanism of action levonorgestrel is implemented most successfully when the size of the dominant follicle is 17 mm. The drug best suppresses ovulation no later than three days before it.

Efficacy of tablets

The probability of pregnancy after using Postinor tablets is 15-42%. The effect after administration is better, the less time has passed after NPC.

If the drug was taken within 24 hours, its effectiveness is 95%, in the next 24 hours it decreases to 85%, on the third day - to 58%. There is no point in taking the drug later than 72 hours.

Is Postinor harmful?

Pharmacokinetics

Absorption in the digestive canal when taken orally is rapid and complete. In the body, the drug binds to SHBG and albumin: approximately 65% ​​of the dose taken is associated with SHBG, only 1.5% is in free form.

96 minutes after taking the tablet, plasma concentration levonorgestrel reaches 14.1 ng/ml. Then there is a 2-stage decrease in Cmax.

The drug is well distributed in tissues and organs.

Its biotransformation occurs in the liver. The resulting metabolic products (conjugated glucuronates) are pharmacologically inactive.

Levonorgestrel excreted from the body exclusively in the form of metabolic products. About half of the dose taken is excreted in the urine, the rest in feces. The value of the T1/2 indicator varies from 9 to 14.5 hours.

When Postinor is taken by a nursing woman, about 0.1% of the dose enters the body of an infant with milk.

Indications for use

“Emergency” contraception in case of failure of the chosen method of contraception or after NPC.

Contraindications

A contraindication to the use of the drug is intolerance levonorgestrel or any of the auxiliary ingredients contained therein.

The drug is used in pediatric practice. Data regarding its use in girls under 16 years of age are limited, therefore Postinor is not recommended for use in adolescence without medical supervision.

Side effects of Postinor: why is the drug dangerous?

In the annotation for the drug, the manufacturer reports that the most common reaction to the use of levonorgestrel is nausea .

In addition, the following side effects of Postinor were recorded during the studies:

• dizziness;
• headache;
• And vomit ;
• nausea;
• not related to the menstrual cycle ;
• disruption of the menstrual cycle (namely, a delay in menstruation after taking the pill for more than a week);
• increased fatigue.

Post-marketing observations have shown that sometimes (rather rarely) the use of the drug may be accompanied by: hypersensitivity reactions ( , the appearance of skin rashes, skin itching), , pain in the pelvic area and/or abdomen, swelling of the face.

Why is Postinor harmful?

Reviews of side effects allow us to conclude that, according to women, the most unpleasant phenomena after taking Postinor are:

• bleeding (in some reviews it is mentioned that, not knowing how to stop bleeding after Postinor, the woman was forced to seek medical help);
• severe hormonal imbalance and severe cycle disorders (many cases have been described when, after taking Postinor, there are no periods for several cycles; for some, it takes up to a year to restore the regularity of menstruation).

This list can include the appearance of “male” characteristics, metabolic disorders And acne .

Sometimes the consequences of taking the Postinor tablet manifest themselves in the form of miscarriage of subsequent pregnancies and infertility.

To minimize harm to the body, the drug should be used no more than 3-4 times a year.

Postinor tablets: instructions for use

How to take Postinor?

The instructions for Postinor indicate that the contraceptive effect is ensured by taking two tablets (provided that the first tablet is taken in the first 3 days after NPC). A twelve-hour interval is maintained between doses 1 and 2.

If within 3 hours after taking the drug (regardless of whether 1 or 2 doses), you should immediately take another 750 mcg levonorgestrel (3rd tablet).

The product can be used in any phase of the menstrual cycle. A prerequisite is that the woman does not have a delay in menstruation.

After taking the pills, before the start of your next period, it is recommended to use barrier contraception (cervical cap or condoms).

Taking the drug is not a contraindication for continuing the use of hormonal agents for regular contraception.

How can you tell if the drug has worked?

The tablet begins to act immediately after dissolution and absorption in the intestinal tract.

Evidence that the drug has “worked” is menstruation.

Bleeding after use rules out pregnancy in approximately 95-85% of cases if it begins 3-6 days after taking the pill.

What might a delay after Postinor indicate?

If after using the drug there is no bleeding or bleeding begins later than the specified period, the woman is recommended to undergo a gynecological examination to rule out pregnancy.

You should consult a doctor not only if your period is late, but also if, after taking Postinor, the consequences are expressed in the form of bleeding that is unusually heavy for a woman. The causes of such bleeding may be exceeding the recommended dose and negative effects levonorgestrel on endometrium of the uterus .

Sometimes women note that they have brown discharge after taking it. The phenomenon is considered normal if the discharge appears within a few days, thus ending the menstruation artificially induced by the pills. However, for some women, spotting may continue for up to a month.

Most likely, this is an individual reaction to severe stress for the reproductive system, but only a doctor can accurately diagnose the cause of the discharge.

Causes for concern are menstrual bleeding lasting more than 14 days, lack of full periods, the appearance of clots or heavy brown discharge, and pain.

When should I get my period after taking the pill?

It is impossible to say exactly when your period will begin after using Postinor. The tablets contain a large amount levonorgestrel , therefore, even a single use of the drug does not leave its mark on the body.

In most cases, after taking the drug, the menstrual cycle remains the same. Sometimes bleeding may begin earlier or slightly later. Normally, the delay should not be more than 5-7 days. Otherwise, pregnancy should be excluded.

After reception levonorgestrel A woman is advised to visit a doctor who will help her choose the most suitable method of regular contraception.

Is it worth taking Postinor if NPK occurs during menstruation?

Women with irregular cycles are more likely to become pregnant even during menstrual bleeding. The advisability of using “urgent” contraception if UPC occurred during menstruation can be determined by a doctor.

How often can you take Postinor?

To the question “How often can you take emergency contraceptive pills?” Doctors answer that drugs like Postinor are not intended for systematic use. They are used only in emergency situations and no more than 3-4 times a year.

Overdose

Clinical picture of overdose hormonal agents emergency contraception not described. Most likely, the first signs of poisoning will be nausea and breakthrough bleeding.

Postinor does not have a specific antidote.

Interaction

In combination with liver enzyme inducers, there is an increase in metabolism levonorgestrel .

The effectiveness of drugs that contain levonorgestrel , may be reduced when used simultaneously with:

• barbiturates ;
• preparations of St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum);
• rafibutin ;
• ritonavir ;
• phenytoin ;

Women taking these drugs should consult their doctor before taking Postinor.

Levonorgestrel-containing drugs may cause increased toxicity , which is associated with a possible suppression of its metabolism.

Terms of sale

On prescription.

Storage conditions

Tablets should be stored at a temperature of 15-25°C.

Best before date

special instructions

“Emergency” contraception are intended for occasional use and do not replace a regular method of birth control.

“Emergency” contraception does not always prevent pregnancy. If there is doubt about the timing of NPC, or if unprotected intercourse occurred more than 72 hours during the same cycle, the possibility that a fertilized egg has already implanted in the uterine wall cannot be ruled out.

In this regard, the use of tablets during the next sexual intercourse may be ineffective. If the cycle is delayed by more than 5 days, if atypical bleeding develops on the day of the expected menstruation, as well as if there are other reasons to suspect pregnancy, the fact of pregnancy should be excluded.

After reception levonorgestrel there is a risk of developing ectopic pregnancy . The absolute likelihood of this is low, since the drug interferes with ovulation and fertilization.

Ectopic pregnancy may persist despite the occurrence of uterine bleeding.

Most likely in women who have experienced fainting or severe abdominal pain, as well as a history of tubal surgery, , or PID .

Based on this, patients at risk are not recommended to take Postinor tablets.

Taking the pills may slightly change the pattern of bleeding, but in most cases the next menstruation begins a maximum of a week after the usual date.

If menstrual bleeding is delayed by more than 5 days, it is necessary to exclude the fact of pregnancy.

The drug should not be used by women with serious liver pathologies. The effectiveness of the tablets may be adversely affected by severe malabsorption (eg, granulomatous enteritis ).

For women suffering from similar diseases, before undergoing emergency contraception It is recommended to consult a doctor.

Postinor tablets contain lactose, which should be warned about in patients with lactase deficiency And disorders of glucose and galactose absorption .

The drug is ineffective as regular contraception and is not an alternative to it. It should also be remembered that this remedy does not replace the necessary precautions related to protection against STD .

If a woman applies for repeated use of Postinor, the doctor should recommend that she use long-term methods of birth control.

Research on Impact levonorgestrel The ability to drive a vehicle or operate machinery was not tested, but one should remember about the possibility of dizziness. levonorgestrel. Only in the first case its concentration is 1.5 mg/tablet, and in the second - 0.75 mg/tablet. That is Escapelle in the case of NPC, it should be taken once, and Postinor should be taken in 2 doses with an interval of 12 hours.

Which is better - Zhenale or Postinor?

Active substance Genale - synthetic antiprogestin . The substance is a derivative norethisterone and is used to terminate early pregnancy. Its content in each tablet is 10 mg.

Mifepristone is non-hormonal agent , which reversibly and transiently blocks exclusively peripheral PRs (receptors progesterone ). Depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle, the drug prevents the release of luteotropin , delays or blocks ovulation and causes disturbances in the transformation of the endometrium, which, in turn, complicates the implantation of the egg.

WHO data indicate that the use of low doses mifepristone more effective and safe than emergency contraception using levonorgestrel .

In addition, it has been experimentally proven that the contraceptive effect mifepristone does not decrease with increasing interval between NPC and administration Genale up to 120 hours. This is also a significant advantage of the latter over Postinor.

If necessary “urgent” contraception it is enough to take 1 tablet during the first 72 hours Genale . The drug is used 2 hours before meals.

What is better - Postinor or Ginepristone?

Active substance Gynepristone is also mifepristone at a concentration of 10 mg/tablet. Thus, the drug has the same advantages over Postinor as Genale .

The drug is highly effective, characterized by the absence of significant side effects and can be used for occasional contraception in women with irregular sex life.

In addition, the drug is more affordable compared to Postinor. Its price in Russian pharmacies is approximately 100-120 rubles lower than the price of Postinor.

Postinor and alcohol

Is it possible to combine Postinor tablets with alcohol? There are no recommendations in this regard in the manufacturer's instructions.

However, it should be remembered that alcohol is not compatible with the vast majority of pharmaceutical products.

Drinking alcoholic beverages in combination with Postinor can cause a sharp dilation, and then an equally sharp constriction of blood vessels, which in turn will complicate the woman’s condition when the drug provokes rejection of the uterine mucosa.

In addition, alcohol increases the level of liver enzymes, thereby speeding up metabolism. And since biotransformation levonorgestrel is carried out in the liver, the contraceptive effect of Postinor while drinking alcohol can be very questionable.

Registration number: P N011850/01

Tradename: Postinor

International nonproprietary name:
levonorgestrel

Dosage form: pills

Compound

Each tablet contains:

Active substance: levonorgestrel 0.75 mg.
Excipients: colloidal silicon dioxide, potato starch: magnesium stearate: talc; corn starch; lactose monohydrate.

Description
Flat tablets of white or almost white color, disc-shaped with a chamfer and with a circular engraving "I N O R ●" on one side.

F armacotherapy group: gestagen.

ATX code: G03A POP

Farmacological properties
Pharmacodynamics
Levonorgestrel is a synthetic gestagen with a contraceptive effect, pronounced gestagenic and antiestrogenic properties. With the recommended dosage regimen, levonorgestrel suppresses ovulation and fertilization if sexual intercourse occurs in the preovulatory phase, when the possibility of fertilization is greatest. It may also cause changes in the endometrium that prevent implantation. The drug is not effective if implantation has already occurred.
Efficacy: with the help of Postinor tablets, pregnancy can be prevented in approximately 85% of cases. The more time passed between sexual intercourse and taking the drug, the lower its effectiveness (95% during the first 24 hours, 85% from 24 to 48 hours and 58% from 48 to 72 hours). Thus, it is recommended to start taking Postinor tablets as soon as possible (but no later than 72 hours) after sexual intercourse, if no protective measures have been taken. At the recommended dose, levonorgestrel does not have a significant effect on blood clotting factors, fat and carbohydrate metabolism.

Pharmacokinetics
When taken orally, levonorgestrel is rapidly and almost completely absorbed.
After taking 0.75 mg of levonorgestrel, the maximum concentration of the drug in serum equal to 14.1 ng/ml is achieved after 1.6 hours. After reaching the maximum level of concentration, the content of levonorgestrel decreases, and the half-life is about 26 hours.
Levonorgestrel is excreted approximately equally by the kidneys and through the intestines exclusively in the form of metabolites. The biotransformation of levonorgestrel corresponds to the metabolism of steroids. Levonorgestrel is hydroxylated in the liver and metabolites are excreted in the form of conjugated glucuronides. Pharmacologically active metabolites of levonorgestrel are unknown. Levonorgestrel binds to serum albumin and sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG). Only 1.5% of the total dose is in free form, and 65% is associated with SHBG. Absolute bioavailability is almost 100% of the dose taken.

Indications for use
Emergency (postcoital) contraception (after unprotected sexual intercourse or unreliability of the contraceptive method used).

Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component of the drug, use in adolescents under 16 years of age, severe liver failure, pregnancy.
Patients with rare hereditary diseases such as lactose intolerance, lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption.

Carefully
Diseases of the liver or biliary tract, jaundice (including a history), Crohn's disease, lactation.

Pregnancy and lactation
Postinor should not be used during pregnancy. If pregnancy occurs while using an emergency method of contraception, then based on the available data, no adverse effect of the drug on the fetus has been identified.
Levonorgestrel passes into breast milk. After taking the drug, breastfeeding should be stopped for 24 hours.

Directions for use and doses
The drug is administered orally. You must take 2 tablets in the first 72 hours after unprotected intercourse. The second tablet should be taken 12 hours (but not later than 16 hours) after taking the first tablet.
To achieve a more reliable effect, both tablets should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse (no later than 72 hours).
If vomiting occurs within three hours after taking 1 or 2 Postinor tablets, then you should take another Postinor tablet.
Postinor can be used at any time of the menstrual cycle. In case of irregular menstrual cycle, pregnancy must first be excluded.
After taking emergency contraception, a local barrier method (eg, condom, cervical cap) should be used until the next menstrual period. The use of the drug during repeated unprotected sexual intercourse during one menstrual cycle is not recommended due to an increase in the frequency of acyclic spotting/bleeding.

Side effect
Allergic reactions are possible: hives, rash, itching, swelling of the face.
Transient side effects occurring with varying frequency (common: ≥1/100,<1/10, очень часто: ≥1/10) и не требующие медикаментозной терапии: часто: рвота, диарея, головокружение, головная боль, болезненность молочных желез, задержка менструации (не более 5-7 дней), если менструация задерживается на более длительный срок, необходимо исключить беременность.
Very common: nausea, fatigue, lower abdominal pain, acyclic spotting (bleeding).

Frelease form
Tablets 0.75 mg. 2 tablets in an AL/PVC blister. 1 blister in a cardboard box with attached instructions for use.

Ustorage conditions
List B. At a temperature of 15 °C to 25 °C, out of the reach of children.

WITHrock expiration date
5 years.
Do not use the drug after the expiration date.

Uterms of dispensing from pharmacies
On prescription.

Manufacturer
JSC "Gedeon Richter"
1103 Budapest, st. Demrei 19-21, Hungary

Consumer complaints should be sent to:
Moscow Representative Office of JSC Gedeon Richter
119049 Moscow. 4th Dobryninsky lane d.8.

Postinor, as many women know, is a means of emergency or fire contraception - that is, its use is allowed only in unforeseen situations (rape or a torn condom). But today, many women have switched to this type of contraception, completely ignoring the fact that there are other methods of preventing unwanted pregnancy, which is very sad. Undoubtedly, this drug helps in almost 100% of cases to prevent unwanted pregnancy, but many do not know or do not want to know why postinor is dangerous, what health threats it poses.

A little about postinor and its mechanism of action

Postinor is a hormonal progestogen-containing drug that is used only in cases of emergency contraception (for rare and irregular sexual intercourse). The active ingredient of postinor is levonorgestrel, which is contained in the drug in a dose of 0.75 mg.

The action of postinor is based on three points

• Firstly, the drug inhibits ovulation, that is, the egg does not mature and enter the fallopian tube, where fertilization occurs.
• Secondly, postinor completely changes the structure of the uterine mucosa, which makes implantation of a fertilized egg impossible; it is simply expelled from the uterus (the so-called abortive effect).
• Thirdly, the drug causes changes in cervical mucus, making it more viscous and thick, which prevents sperm from entering the uterus.

How to take Postinor correctly?

It should be noted that the effectiveness of the drug remains only during the first 72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse. Moreover, the earlier Postinor was taken, the higher the likelihood of avoiding an unwanted pregnancy. The dosage regimen is not difficult. The first tablet is taken, and exactly 12 hours later (but no later than 16 hours) you need to take the second tablet.

Dangers of using postinor

As it becomes clear from the above, postinor is a drug that contains an elephantine dose of the hormone, and its use causes a severe hormonal blow to the body. Therefore, taking postinor is fraught with various complications.

Uterine bleeding

Taking Postinor is often accompanied by bloody discharge from the uterus. It’s good if these discharges are light and short-lived. What if it's the other way around? Uterine bleeding can be so intense and/or continue for a long time that it requires immediate medical attention, including curettage of the uterine cavity.

Menstrual irregularities

Even a single dose of the drug can lead to disruption of the menstrual cycle, not to mention frequent and uncontrolled use of postinor. The menstrual cycle gets confused, becomes irregular, and pain appears during menstruation. In addition, it is possible to develop amenorrhea (absence of menstruation), which is fraught with infertility, the treatment of which is long and not always successful.

However, it should be noted that single or double use of postinor does not lead to the inability to become pregnant. In this case, the problem of infertility should be looked for elsewhere - sexually transmitted infections, for example, may be to blame, since the drug does not protect against such diseases, or chronic inflammatory processes in the appendages and uterus, etc.

Ectopic pregnancy

Taking the drug leads to the expulsion of a fertilized egg from the uterus. But the egg does not always come out. As a result of uterine contractions, it can enter the fallopian tube, where it is implanted and continues to develop.

Side effects of Postinor

The use of postinor is often accompanied by severe side effects (nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, etc.).

The effect of postinor on metabolism and weight

Postinor has a pronounced effect on the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, since a massive dose of levonorgestrel causes a strong blow to the liver, which neutralizes toxins and produces enzymes. Therefore, after taking the drug, both an increase and a decrease in body weight are often observed. In addition, after taking postinor, the synthesis of aldosterone (diuretic hormone) is inhibited, which leads to fluid retention in the body and the appearance of edema. Another unpleasant aspect of using the drug is excessive hair growth and the appearance of hair in uncharacteristic places, according to the male type.

Postinor is a drug for emergency contraception, and it can be used no more than three times a year. Although I, as a doctor, believe that it is best to abandon this drug altogether and replace it with other methods of contraception.

Anna Sozinova, obstetrician-gynecologist

Contraceptives are used to prevent unplanned pregnancy. Some of them are used regularly and contain small doses of hormones, while others are indicated only in emergency cases, no more than 1-2 times a month. In our article we will talk about one of the drugs of the second group, and find out whether it is possible to get pregnant after taking Postinor, and why this happens.

How does Postinor work?

The active ingredient of the drug is levonorgestrel, which has the following capabilities:

• Inhibits the release of the egg from the ovary;
• Inhibits fertilization;
• Prevents the attachment of the embryo in the uterus, that is, it is almost impossible to get pregnant after postinortion

Judging by this effect on the reproductive system, it seems that conception should not occur, but life shows the opposite. Quite often there are cases when you can get pregnant after taking postinor.

Indications for use of Postinor

• Emergency contraception during unprotected contact;
• When a condom breaks;
• A regularly taken oral contraceptive is not taken on time.

But it is not recommended to get carried away with this remedy, since it negatively affects the consequences of getting pregnant after postinor, a strong negative effect on the state of hormonal levels, causes a delay of menstruation by up to 5 days, uterine bleeding, and due to menstrual irregularities, the formation of cysts on the ovaries, as well as infertility .

Reasons for conception while taking Postinor

The rules of protection are as follows:

• Use any day, does not depend on food intake;
• Take the first tablet (there are two in total) within 48 hours after intercourse to avoid getting pregnant after postinor, but not later than 72 hours. It prevents fertilization;
• The second tablet is taken 12 hours after the previous one and blocks implantation.

Is it possible to get pregnant after Postinor?

Untimely use or violation of the instructions will lead to the fact that you can get pregnant after postinor, regardless of its effect on the condition of the woman’s reproductive system. The sooner the pill is taken, the greater the chance of avoiding conception.

Statistics show that it is possible to get pregnant after postinor, less if the medicine taken in the first 24 hours is 95% effective, and after 48-50 hours, its effect decreases to 58%.

Adverse reactions are observed: nausea, diarrhea, menstrual irregularities, breast tenderness.

Contraindications when taking Postinor

Contraindications are:

• Puberty;
• Liver and kidney diseases;
• Tendency to thrombosis;
• Bleeding of unknown etiology;
• Alleged pregnancy.

In what cases can you get pregnant after taking the Postinor pill?

Although under the influence of this drug an early miscarriage essentially occurs, you can become pregnant after taking the Postinor pill in the following situations:

• Due to individual reactions to the action of this remedy;
• If its effectiveness decreases due to the use of other medications used, for example, to treat fungal diseases, tuberculosis, epilepsy;
• In case of impaired absorption in the intestine (Crohn's disease).

Is it possible to get pregnant after Postinor in a month?

Many women, having studied the instructions for this product and read all sorts of conflicting literature, after using it, worry whether it is possible to get pregnant after postinoration in a month, whether there will be a negative effect on conception. It all depends on the condition of the body and the speed of restoration of your menstrual cycle. The ability to normalize hormonal levels varies from person to person. When ovulation occurs already in the next rhythmic process, it is clear that you can get pregnant after postinoration in a month under favorable circumstances.

You can get pregnant after Postinor in a week

Although studies have shown that it is possible to get pregnant after a week after postinor, and the drug only interferes with the implantation of the embryo, and has no effect on the fetus itself, and if implantation of the fertilized egg has occurred, then nothing else threatens it, levonorgenstrel is considered a rather severe drug for the female genital area.

Is it possible to get pregnant after Postinor in the future?

In the video review, the doctor explains whether it is possible to get pregnant after Postinor in the future: in a week or in a month, and what is better to choose interrupted coitus or Postinor?

Conclusion

Therefore, despite the fact that you can get pregnant after postinor in a week, and you can get pregnant after postinor in the future, it is better to choose safer drugs for protection, and use them as rarely as possible and only as a last resort.