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A member asked:

Took plan b & then had unprotected sex 3 hrs later . am i still protected?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. David Barrere answered

Perhaps: Sounds like you took Plan B correctly. But, even taken correctly it is only 85% successful in preventing an unwanted pregnancy.

Answered 10/4/2016

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