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abergrizgirl

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When Is Plan B Effective?
Posted: 10-02-06 12:19pm

I had unprotected sex on sunday at about 4:30am and on saturday
i had unprotected sex at about 4:30. That same monday I went to my doctor and got plan b. Will the pill still be effective?
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Posted: 10-02-06 13:14pm

Yes, it is effective for up to 5 days after unprotected sex, but it is most effective if you take it before 3 days is up.
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haliparot

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Posted: 10-09-06 23:27pm

Yes. It is effective up to 120 hours after sex. But more effective if taken within the first 48 hours.
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