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Can you use a mini pill 0.35 mg as a plan b?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

Mini pill: "Plan B" is composed of essentially the same hormones as are in "combination" oral contraceptives. The "mini pill" is usually just a progestin pill, but may work to prevent implantation if two are used "the morning after" unprotected sexual activity. Plan B and the "mini pill" are not always effective in preventing pregnancy, however.

Answered 1/29/2018

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A member asked:

Can you use a mini pill 0.35 mg as a plan b?

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Dr. John Berryman answered

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