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Is it safe to take plan b (emergency contraceptive) if you have a ruptured ovarian cyst?

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Dr. J Ricardo Loret De Mola answered

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Yes, be safe first: Yes, preventing a pregnancy that is unwanted should be your highest priority.

Answered 2/13/2013

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A member asked:

Is it safe to take plan b (emergency contraceptive) if you have a ruptured ovarian cyst?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. J Ricardo Loret De Mola answered

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