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A 40-year-old female asked:
Unprotected sex with my boyfriend wednesday. i took the morning after pill 18 and a half hours later. my period is 3 days late. what are the chances?
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Dr. Larry Xanthopoulosanswered
Pediatrics 24 years experience
Unlikely: It sounds like you had intercourse very close to your expected period time and you took Plan B at a good time, so it is unlikely but not impossible. Wait a few more days and if no period then perform a pregnancy test
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