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A member asked:

Is plan b more effective if taken 9 days before ovulation?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: This is a type of "morning after pill". It is designed to be used after sexual intercourse has occurred - not before.

Answered 6/4/2017

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Yesterday I had intercourse, and the condom broke. I had finished ovulation 1-2 days ago but just a bit of semen got inside of me because I pulled out after.(I was on top) I took generic plan b 15 mins later. Will it be effective still?

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