The choice of preventing pregnancy by using
levonorgestrel (postinor 2, postinor1, rogotinor etc) is not as safe as people
think. Firstly, let me teach you how best to use this medication.
Levonorgestrel is used 0.75mg every
12hourly and only 2 tablets are needed per time. This drug is used within 72
hours of intercourse; it is most effective when it is used ASAP.
It should be used when unprotected sexual
intercourse takes place within the ovulation period (which is gotten by
dividing your cycle into 2 plus minus 4days. Some women use this drug every
time they have sex. This is wrong and not the best way to use the drug. It is
best used once in a menstrual cycle.
It has side effects which include gastrointestinal disturbances, changes in appetite or weight, fluid
retention, oedema, acne, chloasma(melasma), allergic skin rashes, urticaria, mental
depression, breast changes including discomfort or occasionally gynaecomastia,
changes in libido, hair loss, hirsutism, fatigue, drowsiness or insomnia,
fever, headache, premenstrual syndrome-like symptoms, and altered menstrual
cycles or irregular menstrual bleeding.
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