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A member asked:
How long after having sex can i wait to take the morning-after pill?
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Don't wait: If you had unprotected intercourse, the longer you wait, the less likely it will work. Why do you want to wait? Check the package insert, beyond 3 days, the effectiveness goes way down.
Answered 9/28/2016
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