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Will emergency contraception protect me from pregnancy 100%?

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No: Effectiveness is as high as 95% if taken within 24 hours after the event. The effectiveness drops to 89% after 24 hour and up yo 72 hours after unprotected sex.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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No: No form of contraception is 100% effective.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/7/2013

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