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I am on birth control. i had sex the day before my period and got my period but took plan b within 24 hours because iam paranoid. could i be pregnant?

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Dr. Cheryl Coldwater answered

Unlikely: There is always a chance of getting pregnant if you have sex, but, if you are using an effective method of birth control correctly, it is less likely. Most oral contraceptives are 95-98% effective when taken appropriately. Using condoms as well increases that effectiveness.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 11/6/2014

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A member asked:

I am on birth control. i had sex the day before my period and got my period but took plan b within 24 hours because iam paranoid. could i be pregnant?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Cheryl Coldwater answered

Dr Arnold agreed

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