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Does norlevo emergency contraception pill (levonorgestrel 1.5mg) stop ovulation from releasing an egg if it is taken 6 days before the expected ovulation date?

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Plan B inhibits ovulation. For more information: https://www.drugs.com/pro/plan-b.html Get HPV vaccine. Wish you good health! Safe sex: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/safer-sex-guidelines

Answered 1/2/2023

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