A member asked:

If i had unprotected sex less than 72 hours ago, does the plan b pill still work and how effective would it be?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Should work: If you take the entire Plan B within 72 hrs, you should get a period at the normal time, if u don't then see your gyn for a blood preg tets.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Plan B: Plan B One-Step can reduce your risk of pregnancy by up to 95% if used within 24 hours of sex. If taken within 72 hours it can reduce risk of pregnancy by up to 89%.

Answered 10/22/2018

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A member asked:

If i had unprotected sex less than 72 hours ago, does the plan b pill still work and how effective would it be?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Patterson answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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