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I take my birth control pills pretty regularly but had unprotected sex. should i take plan b?

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Dr. Susan Mueller answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Plan B: No, plan B is birth control in higher doses, taking too much can give a number of adverse symptoms

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 1/24/2018

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