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A member asked:
Could taking plan b exactly one month ago cause the effectiveness of my regular birth control pills to be lower now?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No effect: Plan b does not reduce effectiveness of birth control pills.
Answered 10/23/2017
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Agree with Dr. Ho: The use of an emergency contraceptive will not alter the effectiveness or your regular oral contraceptive.
Answered 9/10/2017
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