Postinor 2 has become popular in Nigeria because many women especially the unmarried ones use it as an alternative for birth control. Unfortunately, frequent use of this pill can cause serious health damage.
What is Postinor 2?
Postinor-2 is basically called a Morning After Pill”. It is not supposed to be your regular contraceptive pill. If taken 72 hours after unprotected intercourse, it can prevent pregnancy.
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Side Effects of Postinor 2
Postinor-2 only prevents about 85% of expected pregnancies. If taken within the first 24 hours of unprotected intercourse, it prevents about 95% of expected pregnancies, 58% if taken between 48 hours and 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.
What are the side effects of using Postinor 2?
- Common side effects are tiredness, nausea, and vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, tender breasts, increased vaginal bleeding, and skin reactions.
- It can also cause a delay in your next period or make it come earlier than usual.
- If used on a regular basis, it becomes less effective
- If you use it more than once in a menstrual cycle, it can disrupt your cycle.
- Taking it when you’re already pregnant can cause you to have an ectopic pregnancy.
- Your chances of getting breast cancer are highly increased if the drug is used regularly.
OTHER AVAILABLE ALTERNATIVES
To avoid these side effects there are different birth control options that you can choose from. Your personal situation will help guide you to choose the best option for your needs.
Pills / Oral contraceptives
Birth control pills can prevent pregnancy if taken correctly. It works 99% when perfectly used.
Natural family planning
Natural family planning, also called the calendar method requires users to practice abstinence during the fertile period of a woman’s menstrual cycle. Couples using natural family planning may use one technique or a combination of techniques to identify the start and end of a woman’s fertile period.
Intrauterine devices (IUDs)
Intrauterine devices are usually small and can prevent pregnancy when placed in the vagina of the woman They are very safe and effective. They can be also used as an emergency contraceptive method.
Female barrier methods
Female barrier methods are also placed in the vagina before intercourse to prevent pregnancy. Mechanical barriers are the diaphragm, the cervical cap, and the female condom. This method is very reliable and effective.
Other methods include;
Implants and Injectables
Female sterilization
