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Is it really too late to take any oral contraceptives after 2 weeks of intercourse?

Q: is it really too late to take any oral contraceptives after 2 weeks of intercourse?

: Yes, it's too late. Oral contraceptives are only effective when being taken before sex occurs, except for emergency contraceptions (Plan B etc) which must be taken within a day or two.

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes, it's too late. Oral contraceptives are only effective when being taken before sex occurs, except for emergency contraceptions (Plan B etc) which must be taken within a day or two.

Answered 8/1/2023

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Is it really too late to take any oral contraceptives after 2 weeks of intercourse?

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