Postinor is a contraceptive not an abortion drug. Some call it an emergency contraceptive. Simply put, it is intended to avoid a pregnancy not to remove one. Do take note please. By definition, a contraceptive works to prevent conception as a result of unprotected intercourse. Please it doesn't remove. More so, it doesn't always work. Guarantee is time dependent. Read on to understand more.

P2 as it is commonly called in local parlance is a very popular contraceptive or more broadly, birth control drug.

The active ingredient of postinor 2(which is a brand name) is levonorgestrel.

Basically postinor is taken by women after unprotected sex. But you have to understand that postinor 2 doesn't always guarantee a no pregnancy situation. The effect depends on the time frame of taking the drug.

Ideally, P2 is an emergency contraceptive and should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex. 85% of pregnancies have been proven to be avoided this way. However, 95% of pregnancies have been avoided when taken within 24 hours of the affair.

So basically postinor works with time, the sooner the better. Take the first tablet not more than 72 hours later. Then the second tablet should be taken exactly 12 hours after the first.

When not to take?

-If you suffer from high blood pressure

-If you are already pregnant (it is taken to avoid pregnancy not to remove one)

-if you are typically below 16 years.

-see a qualified doctor if you vomit within the first two hours of taking.

Now note that all drugs have side effects. So don't be alarmed when you notice side effects like drowsiness, dizziness, headaches, tender breasts, increased vaginal bleedings, stomach pain, diarrhoea. However if these effects persist too long, do see a doctor.

Finally, dear reader, if you must have sex this period, do well to be protected. Unprotected sex leads to a lot of heart breaks and very difficult situations.

Never ever abort that child! Prevent the pregnancy instead.

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It's two 'o' clock in the afternoon, you're stuck in Lagos traffic, you're trying to force your legs to take you home after lectures or you have eaten very peppery/spicy food, the impulse is to find the nearest water vendor and purchase one or two sachets of cold water or any bottle of chilled icy beverage you can afford. At that point, nothing seems wrong with it right?

Now while that may be forgivable, frequent or regular consumption of cold drinks is actually harmful to your health. This is particularly in the area of food digestion. After consumption of fatty foods like say egwusi soup, digestion will take longer than if you take normal temperature water or warm water. This is because cold water constricts the blood vessels and tends to lower the inner body temperature. The body then prioritizes restoring normal body temperature(36.1°C-37.2°C) over digestion. Once digestion is affected, constipation will likely occur.

More so, consuming very cold water or beverages often and on can be detrimental to your dental health. Ever noticed that somewhat painful sensation in your gums or between your teeth the instant cold water enters your mouth?

Furthermore, even though there is limited evidence to prove this, It has been observed that flu symptoms are increased with cold water. Especially drinking it in a cold weather. You notice nasal blockage, sneezing etc. Cold water can also slow down your heart rate.

As mentioned earlier, cold water slows down the digestion of fat, hardening or solidifying it hence preventing the body from breaking down fat appropriately.

Summarily, even though cold water gives this awesome satisfaction after strenuous jobs or on a very hot day, it is not safe to take it often. Substitute between cold, normal and warm water from time to time. Warm water has it's own downsides too. The main one being that it can make you less thirsty. This can be very terrible on a very hot day or when your body is dehydrated and needs sufficient water. All in all, normal water is preferred. Take cold, but only when absolutely necessary. Our own part of the world is the tropics so it seems it's almost always necessary. Nevertheless, don't take it too often.

Whatever you do, always stay well hydrated. Thank you for reading.