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A member asked:

Is it still effective the 'morning after pill' levonorgestrel if taken almost 4 days after unprotected intercourse?

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Possibly: The effectiveness of the Levonorgestrel decreases gradually, but, the protection can last for as long as 5 days.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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