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If i had unprotected sex on the 13th and ovulated on the 13th, is it possible that the egg was fertilized that day, making plan b un effective?

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Dr. Martin Raff answered

Possible: Emergency contraceptive meds are designed to prevent ovulation. If you have already ovulated, obviously it may not work.

Answered 2/27/2013

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A member asked:

If i had unprotected sex on the 13th and ovulated on the 13th, is it possible that the egg was fertilized that day, making plan b un effective?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Raff answered

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