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Had to take ella ( emergency birth control pill) once last month and this month again i need it as i had unprotected sex, is it safe? can i take ipill
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Ella: Use Ella if intercourse was within 5 days to decrease the risk of unplanned pregnancy. Consider starting birth control long term so you can avoid these scares. Emergency contraception is much less effective than other forms of birth control.
Answered 9/10/2018
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