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How does the emergency contraceptive or morning after pill work in the body?

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Different ways: The morning after pill should be taken as soon after unportected intercourse as possible. The sooner, the more effective. It mainly works to prevent a follicle from ovulating. It can also, less effectively, prevent normal implantation.

Dr Livingston and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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