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A member asked:

If i have my fertility upcoming in 2 days and i take d emergency contraceptive pill today and then have unprotected sex would it help?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Milroy Samuel answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

No: Best thing to do is not have sex I use condoms if you know you are going to have sex at time of ovulation.

Dr Finley-Belgrad agreed

Answered 3/25/2020

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Dr. Victor Beshay answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Caution: Remember emergency contraception is not 100% effective and you may be talking a risk with your plan.

Dr Samuel agreed

Answered 6/26/2016

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