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A member asked:

Do you promise that the morning after pill, plan b, is very effective? i'm really worried.

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Just the data: No one can promise but rather we can relay the clinical data. Plan B when used appropriately within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse decreases the risk of pregnancy by about 70%. It should be a back up plan. Going forward use condoms and start a better form of birth control

Answered 6/8/2015

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