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Does emergency contraception work if one has ovulated the day before and taken an hour after unprotected sex? is there still a chance of pregnancy? how effective is it used this way ?

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Dr. Ralph Boling answered

Should be : effective this way, 85%, effective, without need for repeat, no method is 100 % effective, however. You should get a regular contraceptive plan in place, also use condoms to decrease infection risks, and HPV vaccine series if not already done.

Answered 5/30/2020

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A member asked:

Does emergency contraception work if one has ovulated the day before and taken an hour after unprotected sex? is there still a chance of pregnancy? how effective is it used this way ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ralph Boling answered

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