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A member asked:

Will emergency contraceptive pills such as i-pills or unwanted 72 work on a girl of 16 years?

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Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes: If taken in the recommended time frame of 72 hours, they will work for any age woman about 94% of the time.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 9/24/2017

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: But, if you are going to have sex at the age of 16 years old - you need to be responsible enough to use protection every time (if not ready to bring a life into this world).

Dr Friedlander and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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