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Is it safe to take the morning after pill straight after sex?

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Absolutely!: The morning after pill must be taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. It is 95% effective if taken in this way. The sooner you take it, the more effective it likely will be. But it is not 100%, so remember to take a pregnancy test 3 weeks after the episode of unprotected intercourse.

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Answered 8/28/2013

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I took the morning after pill today and then after went straight to the bathroom (number 2) Im not sure if that will effect it in someway or if theres a chance of pooping it out and for it not to work. I am a little scared right now?

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I am on the pill and I have recently miss 6 days. I took all six tablets this morning to catch up and i got my period straight away. Is this normal?

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A quick question about how to take combined pills: if I didn't start my first pill during period, and rn Ive finished my first pack, will I be protected for the second pack straight away? I'm taking Gedarel 20/150?

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