Question 1

how long before ovulation do you need to take plan b for it to be effective?

Accepted Answer

Plan B: Plan B needs to be taken within 72 hrs of unprotected sex. If you take it within 72 hours after you've had unprotected sex, Plan B can reduce the risk of pregnancy by up to 89%. If you take Plan B within 24 hours of unprotected sex, it is about 95% effective. But you should know that Plan B is not as effective as regular contraception.

Question 2

is plan b still effective if sex took place 2 days post ovulation? how long after can i still take it? how long after ovulation is pregnancy possible?

Accepted Answer

24 Hours: According to american pregnancy association an unfertilized egg only remains viable for only 24 hours after ovulation.So sex couple of days after ovulation is less likely to result in pregnancy and if you take Plan B it has a better chance of preventing pregnancy.

Question 3

is plan b effective if you're already ovulating ?

Accepted Answer

Well the issue: is that Plan B is used to prevent/ delay the ovary from releasing an egg.  If the egg was already released - than it is too late to prevent that.

Question 4

is plan b effective if you already or are ovulating. (if taken withing 72hrs)?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is still effective and must be used within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse.  Expect that it will cause some breakthrough bleeding and a delay in your next cycle.  Also, check a pregnancy test in about 2 weeks.

Question 5

if i take plan b and im ovulating will it work?

Accepted Answer

: Plan B is very effective, particularly if used immediately after unprotected intercourse (the sooner the better), but it is not foolproof. There is still a significant chance of pregnancy if you are ovulating. Needless to say, using effective contraception is the better way to go, although I suspect you already understand that. Good luck.

Question 6

is the plan b pill still effective while ovulating?

Accepted Answer

Yes.: The Progesterone can make it more difficult for sperm to arrieve at the egg. Do not hesitate to take it.

Question 7

is plan b more effective if taken 9 days before ovulation?

Accepted Answer

No: This is a  type of "morning after pill". It is designed to be used after sexual intercourse has occurred - not before.

Question 8

is plan b one step still effective if the woman is ovulating?

Accepted Answer

That's how it works.: Plan b works by disrupting ovulation. It should be used within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse regardless of where you are in the menstrual cycle.

Question 9

is plan b effective anytime during cycle? (including ovulation)

Accepted Answer

Yes: Plan b is effective in case you had unprotected sex.

Question 10

is plan b still effective if you are already ovulating that day?

Accepted Answer

Should work fine: Plan B can be taken on any day of a woman's cycle, so that a woman does not have to think about which day of her cycle it is. Plan B works most of the time, but not all of the time. One should do a home urine pregnancy test 3 weeks after sex. Also, use reliable forms of birth control so that Plan B will rarely be needed (hopefully never) in the future.

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