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Will the morning after pill be effective after taking it 55 hours later, and is almost certain that they are ovulating?

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Dr. Neil Kudler answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Should be: The morning after pill is effective up to 72 hours after intercourse. It prevents implantation of a potentially fertilized egg into the uterine wall. The sooner after intercourse the higher the chances of preventing pregnancy.

Answered 9/29/2016

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