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Would taking plan b right after sex as a precaution while on birth control pills cause me to ovulate?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No: Plan B temporary stops the release of an egg from an ovary.

Dr Cattano agreed

Answered 10/27/2017

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