Question 1

effectiveness of plan b if taken within 1 hour?

Accepted Answer

Plan B: can reduce chance of pregnancy by up to 95% if used within 24 hours.

Question 2

if i took a plan b and then about an hour later smoked weed does it lower the effectiveness of the plan b?

Accepted Answer

: While marijuana does not interfere with female hormones (the active ingredient in Plan B), it does lower your immune response to STD's and can increase sexual risk taking behavior.

Question 3

i ejaculated inside my gf and she took the plan b pill within an hour. we had safe sex again shortly after will this affect the effectiveness of pill?

Accepted Answer

What is "safe sex"?: If you used a condom the first time, then Plan B shouldn't be necessary. Since she took plan b, i assume you didn't use a condom. Don't forget that condoms also lower one's risk for catching/giving sexually transmitted diseases & infections in addition to lowering risk for pregnancy. Plan b is a hormonal method for emergency contraception that should not be affected by other birth control pills.

Question 4

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 5

i have a bmi of 32.5 and took plan b one-step within an hour of the condom breaking but will my weight effect the effectiveness of the ec?

Accepted Answer

Probably no effect: There have not been many studies regarding Plan B use among obese patients. The package insert recommends caution. Most likely Plan B still has its intended effect of decreasing the risk of unplanned pregnancy. Consider starting an IUD or Implant to avoid these scares in the future

Question 6

i have unprotected sex during my period and take escapelle plan b after that but in an hour i take a poop, does that will cause the pill to loss the effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

: No worries.

Question 7

drugs or herbs that may decrease effectiveness of plan b?

Accepted Answer

: There is a long list of prescription medications that can decrease the serum concentration of hormonal contraceptives, in other words, decrease effectiveness. Herbal supplements are not FDA regulated and are difficult to discern which ones and which ingredients have adverse effects. Please be specific

Question 8

can your weight affect the effectiveness of the plan b pill?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A new study just showed that if u weigh between 160-176 it may not be effective and if u weigh more than 176 it is not effective, if u weigh under 160 it should work, Ella (ulipristal acetate) is a script one which your gyn can call in it works up 5 days after.

Question 9

i just took plan b, will exercise decrease its effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

No exercise is not a: problem. Plan B One-Step is up to 89 % effective when taken within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. It can reduce chance of pregnancy by up to 95% if used within 24 hours. It continues to reduce the risk of pregnancy up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex, but is less effective as time passes.

Question 10

expert opinion please: could taking plan b with soda mess up its effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

No: I could not find any sites that listed use of soda as a contraindication when taking plan b.

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