Question 1

what is the effectiveness of plan b if taken during or once ovulation has occured?

Accepted Answer

It is effective if: Taken within 72 hours of sexual intercourse. Plan b one-step can reduce your risk of pregnancy by up to 95% is used within 24 hours of sex. It is normally effective whether you are ovulating or not.

Question 2

i took plan b about an hour after the condom broke, however, i believe i was around ovulation time. does this make a difference in its effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you aren't ovulating then you can't get pregnant from unprotected sex.  If you ovulated before condom broke, then Plan B can't help.  Sperm lives for up to 3 days, so it's always a good idea if you don't want to be pregnant to take Plan B asap.  If taken right away it prevents pregnancy up to 85% of time.

Question 3

does plan b change ovulation date ?

Accepted Answer

That's the goal: Plan b essentially disrupts the normal menstrual cycle by blocking or delaying ovulation. That it is how it works and why it is so different than a medical abortion. Irregular bleeding after taking Plan B is not rare. Always check a pregnancy test after using Plan B and see a doctor to start a better form of birth control.

Question 4

if ovulating, will plan b still work?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Plan b will still work even if it is taken at the time of ovulation.  Remember Plan B is most effective the sooner it is taken to the time of sex.  Effectiveness goes down after 72 hours.

Question 5

can plan b start new ovulation cycle?

Accepted Answer

Disrupts not restart: Plan b essentially disrupts the normal menstrual cycle by blocking or delaying ovulation.  Irregular bleeding after taking Plan B is not rare. Always check a pregnancy test after using Plan B and see a doctor to start a better form of birth control.

Question 6

do plan b still works when u ovulating ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Plan B, emergency contraception to be taken within 72 hours of sex, works when you are ovulating, which is the whole idea.

Question 7

does plan b work 1 day before ovulation?

Accepted Answer

: If you take it within the time listed in the products instructions it will work as well as it can whether you are ovulating or not.

Question 8

will plan b work if i ovulated yesterday?

Accepted Answer

Common question: Very likely it will, but not guaranteed. Ongoing clinical research on this. Hurry up and take it though. Good wishes.

Question 9

does plan b work 5 days before ovulation ?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Plan B "works" fine before, during, or after ovulation. That just means that if a woman needs emergency contraception after sex (which she should only need about once or twice in her entire lifetime, because she uses another reliable birth control method at all other times when babies are not desired), she need not worry about what time of month it is. Plan B is of course not 100% effective.

Question 10

can i use plan b the day after i ovulated ?

Accepted Answer

Plan B can: be used at any time during a woman's menstrual cycle.

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