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Had unprotected sex while ovulating can i use plan b pill still?
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Within three days: Plan b is appropriate to use within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse, or failure of your primary contraception method.
Answered 8/22/2016
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Yes up to 5 days: Plan b works best if taken within the first 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex. It may still work if taken on the 4th or 5th day (up to 120 hours after unprotected sex).
Answered 12/20/2018
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