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A member asked:

How effective is plan b one step after 5 days of unprotected sex?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not very: 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.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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