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A member asked:
Which lo loestrin fe pills do i take for emergency contraceptive?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
NONE: The suggests these as effective, 1 dose within 72 hrs and 1 dose 12 hrs after 1st dose: ovral (ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel) (1 dose is 2 white pills), Alesse (1 dose is 5 pink pills), nordette or levlen (1 dose is 2 light orange pills), lo/ovral (ethinyl estradiol and norgestrel) (1 dose is 4 white pills), triphasil or tri-levlen (1 dose is 4 yellow pills). Alternatively, buy one of the commercially available kits (eg, planb).
Answered 9/24/2017
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Agree w Dr. Anderson: Lo Loestrin Fe is not recommended for use as an emergency contraceptive.
Answered 11/28/2017
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