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I took plan b pill on sept 21st , a week later i got my period. on oct 10th i took it for the third time . i have heard you should only take it twice a year? how true is this? would there be possibilities of pregnancy?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Plan B: There is no specific maximum number of times you can use Plan B. Using if more than once in a year would not prevent it from being effective. However, it is not designed to be a regular contraceptive. It is to be used for failure of your normal contraceptive method. Take care.

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Answered 10/17/2015

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A member asked:

I took plan b pill on sept 21st , a week later i got my period. on oct 10th i took it for the third time . i have heard you should only take it twice a year? how true is this? would there be possibilities of pregnancy?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Minich and 2 doctors agreed

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