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Can your weight affect the effectiveness of the plan b pill?
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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.
Answered 6/25/2014
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