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Will taking the plan b pill while on bcps (otc lo) have an adverse effect and cause me to ovulate? took it 1 hour after sex and perfect pill user

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

The contrary: Taking EC while on OCP does not make you more likely to ovulate, in fact the opposite would be more likely. Best wishes.

Answered 2/4/2015

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