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A member asked:

Do plan b still works when u ovulating ?

7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Yes: Plan B, emergency contraception to be taken within 72 hours of sex, works when you are ovulating, which is the whole idea.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/25/2020

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Until ovulation: Plan B works by delaying ovulation. Once you ovulate, its no longer effective. It doesn't cause an abortion. Best wishes!

Answered 9/8/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Plan B One STep: can be used at anytime during a woman's menstrual cycle.

Dr Zimon and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/27/2017

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If I took plan b 2-3 days before ovulation and I still ovulate does that mean plan b didnt work ?

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If i had sex @ 2-4 in the morning of my ovulation day (june22) how long after can I still use Plan B pill?

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I had sex the night before and on my ovulation day. I took plan b between 8 and 12 hours afterwards. Will it still work?

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I had intercourse last night and he withdrew...Do I still need to take plan b or is it really not a big deal? I'm supposed to ovulate in two days

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A member asked:

My guy had put part of his unprotected "package" inside me, but since I'm ovulating I took Plan b a few hours afterwards. Will Plan B still work?

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