Raleigh, NC
A 29-year-old female asked:
I had unprotected sex this past fri/sat, used withdrawal method. took the plan b pill sat evening. close to ovulation. chances of pregnancy?
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Dr. Corey Bosinanswered
Specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology
Contraception : The emergency contraception is Plan B when taken appropriately. Accordingly, it can still fail about 2% of the time. You should consider an oral contraceptive or iud to prevent unwanted pregnancy or the stress of worrying about the efficacy of plan b.
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