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I am 42 years old and weights 218 pounds will the plan b work for me?
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Ella/Ulipristal: if you are able to, contact your doctor as soon as possible because there is a better form of emergency contraception available now called Ella (ulipristal acetate). Unfortunately it is only available by prescription but it is effective up to 120 hours after intercourse. I would definitely still take plan B, even if it might be slightly less effective due to your weight, but much better than nothing. Good luck.
Answered 5/8/2015
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Might be slightly: less effective. Plan B may require a higher dose with obese women. REF: See: http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2013/11/26/247226093/emergency-contraceptive-pill-might-be-ineffective-for-obese
Answered 9/8/2017
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