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A member asked:

I had diarrhoea after 7 hours of taking the morning after pill am i still protected ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: This should not prevent the emergency contraceptive from doing it's job.

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/17/2020

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