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Postpone 72

Postpone 72 likely refers to a specific contraceptive pill or method designed to delay or postpone pregnancy when taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. This form of emergency contraception aims to prevent unwanted pregnancies by inhibiting fertilization or implantation.

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Is Postpone-72 tablet risky if you have experienced tubal pregnancy?

Query: Hello doctor, My wife had an ectopic pregnancy earlier this year. We had to remove her fallopian tube and remove the pregnancy. We just got married. I read somewhere that the Postpone-72 tablet is risky if you have ever experienced tubal pregnancy before. We need some advice. Should she take it? Tha...  Read Full »


Dr. Obinna Ugwuoke

Answer: Hi, Welcome back to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. There are few reported cases of ectopic pregnancy following the use of Postpone-72 (Levonorgestrel). However, the very low risk of having ectopic pregnancy following Postpone-72 (Levonorgestrel) occurs if the drug is taken during the ovul...  Read Full »

I am concerned about my girlfriend getting pregnant despite she taking pastpone 72 two days after the intercourse. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I was involved in intercourse with my girlfriend last month, four days after her period on the safer days. She has also taken Postpone 72, two days after the intercourse. I am concerned as she has had a headache and vomiting sensation for a week even though she has taken Postpone 72. W...  Read Full »


Dr. Balakrishnan R

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. In general, ovulation in a female occurs around the 12th to 16th day of the period and the life of the egg is 24 hours and that of sperm is 72 hours. This can help in calculating the safe periods. Ovulation day is determined based on yo...  Read Full »

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