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If i had sex and then took the plan b pill and next day i had ovulation, is there a less chance of me being pregnant ?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Yes: Plan b one-step can reduce your risk of pregnancy by up to 95% if used within 24 hours of sex.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 6/30/2014

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