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A member asked:

Do i need to take a plan b if i started my period one day later?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: No if it was your actual period (& not just spotting).

Answered 4/8/2013

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Does plan B push original ovulation date up? Husband and I had unprotected sex on cycle day 23 after had taken the pill in my fertile window. I didn't take plan b the second time figured we were safe. Period one day late. Is there still chance?

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Can you take plan B twice in one week? Had unprotected sex with no ejaculation last day of period thursday & took plan b within 72 hours & started birth control on sunday. On sunday we had unprotected sex again & no ejaculation. SHould I take plan B?

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I was supposed to start my period yesterday, I took the Plan B pill about two weeks ago. My doctor said it might have been a little two late for it to work, could I take a pregnancy test if I am only one day late?

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