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What percentage of failure does plan b have ?
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Depends: When used properly the failure rate is only about 10% to 15%.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Plan B: Plan B One-Step is up to 89 % effective when taken within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. It can reduce chance of pregnancy by up to 95% if used within 24 hours. It continues to reduce the risk of pregnancy up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex, but is less effective as time passes.
Answered 11/28/2017
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