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What if i had sex today and the next day and so on i took a contraceptives,will i get pregnant?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Birth Control: Taking contraceptives after sex is not likely to work to prevent pregnancy. Contraceptives are most effectively if taken as prescribed before the sexual encounter occurs.

Answered 8/12/2014

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