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Is nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) used as ecp still effective when taken close to ovulation period? there's no other available ecp on our country due to conservative gov.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Nordette: when taken as 4 pills initially followed by 4 pills in 12 hours can be used as an emergency contraceptive. If a egg was just released that could impact efficacy. However, in general, emergency contraception can be used at any time in a woman's cycle.

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Is nordette (ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel) used as ecp still effective when taken close to ovulation period? there's no other available ecp on our country due to conservative gov.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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