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I had unprotected sex.although he didn't cum inside me but i took the emergency pill within 48 hours.will it prevent unwanted pregnancy?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

No guarantee but: probably. Levonogestrel pills, including the brands Plan B One-Step and Next Choice One Dose, are up to 89 percent effective when taken within 72 hours (three days) after unprotected sex. -- take care.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 6/11/2015

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