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Taking morning after pill during period?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Why?: You cannot get get pregnant during your period, therefore, no "morning after" pill is necessary.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Emergency: contraceptive can be used at any time during a female's menstrual cycle.

Answered 11/24/2014

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