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A member asked:

I have a mirena iud in place and dont get a period. i have had unprotected sex and want to know if i should get a emergency contraceptive pill/morning after pill or is the iud going to protect me from getting pregnant?

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Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

The purpose of Mirena IUD is to prevent conception with unprotected sex so you should be fine, especially you have not had a period. Plan B is only used in emergent condition, not a bulletproof protection. Take care!

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Answered 2/22/2023

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