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A member asked:
I took ella (ulipristal acetate) pill as plan b and i am overweight will it work?
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Depends: There may be some decreased effect depend on how overweight you are.
Answered 6/4/2017
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Obese or overweight?: 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 6/4/2017
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