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A member asked:

I only took 1 postinor1 because the pharmacist said i only need one.i took it fewhours after unprotected sex. will it work?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Emergency contracept: Emergency birth control when taken correctly decreases the risk of pregnancy by about 70%. Take a pregnancy test 10-14 days after to make sure it worked. Consider taking birth control in the future to avoid these scares.

Answered 1/13/2014

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Good day hope your doing great....I have a question to ask it I had unprotected sex on Saturday night an took a postinor 2 on Sunday morning at 9 and had sex on Monday at 2 an the condom break can the postinor I took an Sunday still work??

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