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How effective is plan b one-step contraceptive when taken days before ovulation?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Decreases risk: Emergency contraception decreases the risk of pregnancy by about 70%.

Dr Higginbotham and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/21/2019

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