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I had unprotected sex and never took the plan b pill can i still take something to get my period?

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Dr. Denise Elser answered

Depends: There are essentially 2 types of "post-coital" (after sex) contraception (birth control): hormonal pills or copper iud. The pills are Progesterone only pills, combination hormonal pills, or ulipristal. Any of these 3 forms must be initiated within 5 days of unprotected sex.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/20/2018

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A member asked:

I had unprotected sex and never took the plan b pill can i still take something to get my period?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Denise Elser answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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