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How long does the plan b morning after pills effectiveness last in your body?
The morning after pill, also known as Plan B & emergency contraceptive pill must be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex....
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Does alcohol affect birth control?
It depends what type of birth control is being considered. The best type of birth control is abstinence. In this case, alcohol...
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How effective is Plan B when the second pill isn't taken 12 hours later?
According to the company that makes Plan B, the first pill is the most important. As long as the first pill is taken within 24...
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Will the morning after pill still work if you are taking Perbak?
Consult With Physician There's no such drug by the name of Perbak, but you're advised NOT to combine any medications unless...
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If you miss your pill by 11 hours do you need to use the morning after pill?
Using Morning After Pill after Missing Pill Missing a pill by 11 hours is considered a missed pill. It really depends on when...
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Can you still be pregnant after taking the morning after pill and if so can you have a normal 9 month pregnancy and a healthy baby?
Once you have taken the morning pill you cannot get pregnant. It has happend to me and i actually didnt get pregnant.
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Is it safe to take the emergency pill twice after your last period?
Taking Emergency Pill Twice It is safe, but you may experience nausea. However, if you find yourself using "morning-after...
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What are the chances of getting a 16 to 19-year-old girl pregnant if a morning after pill was taken?
Chances of Pregnancy With Morning After Pill Age has nothing to do with how easy it is to get pregnant. But using the morning...
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How long do you have to be off birth control to get pregnant?
One day. All women are differnt, but I know two girls that got pregnant the one or two days they were off the pill. They were...
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Is it possible to be pregnant after taking the morning after pill 17 hours after having sex and then a week and a half later your period comes 3 days early?
If you had your period you aren't pregnant. Answer I had sex about a month ago and got my period about a week and a half...
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Is doubling up on your birth control pill the equivalent of taking the morning after pill?
The morning after pill, or Plan B, contains 2 tablets of 0.75 mg of levonorgestrel, a progesterone. Microval is a birth control...
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If a girl took the morning after pill then had unprotected sex 2 days later will it still be effective or should she take another one?
No it will not protect you after taking the pill.It protects you only from previous intercourse. Yes, you should take another set...
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What are the chances of getting pregnant if the condom slipped off inside you after ejaculation but the semen appeared to stay inside it?
There is still a strong likely hood that you could still get pregnant. emergency contraception should be considered but until you...
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Can the morning after pill cause your period to come early and be shorter by a few days?
I don't know if that is normal or not but I took Plan B and my period started two weeks early and was very short and light. ...
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When is the best time to take plan B pill does it matter if you take it before you go to bed?
If you are taking it because you had unprotected intercourse, take it right away, the sooner you take it the better the chances...
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Is it safe to take three morning after pills within a three-month period?
yes.
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Can you still take Plan B pills even if you think you're not pregnant just to make sure?
The morning after pills are really strong drugs that shouldn't be taken as the primary method of pregnancy avoidance for casual...
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How many EC pills are you supposed to take and is 1 pill enough?
Ideally you should read the leaflet provided as it contains a lot of information relating to this pill which may be benefical to...
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Are you supposed to get your period after you take an Emergency Contraceptive Pill?
You should expect your period to begin approxmately 2-3 weeks after taking your emergency pill. If your period has not started...
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Where can you get the Morning After pill?
Morning After Pill Planned Parenthood or your local Health Department will give it to you for free, but go with an appointment...
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Does the morning after pill have an expiration date?
Most medicines will have an experation date stamped on the box somewhere. If not, the first step would be to ask the pharmacist...
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If she is on Perbak for her skin and she takes the morning after pill will the Perbak prevent the morning after pill from working?
The morning after pill usually works no matter what you are taking so long as you take it within 72 hours of unprotected sex but...
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If you had sex the day after your period ended do you need to take the morning after pill?
Yes you need to take the morning after pill. Anytime you have sex you risk the chance of pregnancy. During your fertile time the...
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If you took Plan B after the condom broke is it normal to now have brown discharge a week before your period?
It's perfectly normal. What the morning after pill does is shed the lining of the womb so the egg can't implant itself if it...
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How long should you wait to have sex after taking the morning after pill?
After taking the morning after pill you can have sex whenever you want. But use protection as using the morning after pill as a...
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What would happen if you were 10 days pregnant and took the morning after pill?
The Plan B site claims that an existing pregnancy will not be affected, but it is always best to check with a doctor. ...
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If you miss one birth control pill and take it 12 hrs later should or can you used emergency contraceptives such as plan b or a higher dose of the pills?
If you miss a single pill, take it as soon as you remember. Then take the next one at your regular time. It's okay to take two...
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If someone uses the morning after pill twice in one cycle and then has sex using the withdrawal method again soon after is there more of a chance of getting pregnant?
When I went to the doctor to get the morning after pill the doctor told me it was like taking a whole month of birth control at...
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If you have a period after day 21 of taking the combined oral contraceptive can you be 100 percent certain that you are not pregnant?
No birth control pills prevent pregnancy 100 percent. Only birth control pills AND a condom will prevent pregnancy 100 percent....
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What is the EMC pill?
EMC Pill EMC is an uncommon acronym referring to the emergency contraception pill. It is also called the EC (Emergency...
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Would the pill still work if you threw up the same day you took it?
I have read on the internet that 2 hours is the magic number. IF you threw up 2 hours or more after you took your pill...you are...
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Is taking 5 Microgestin pills equivalent to the morning after pill?
To be totally honest its true something with a high acidity level can cause the zygotic embryo to elapse a lot of people have...
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Can you take the morning after pill three days after you've had sex?
You can take it up to five days after sex, but it is most effective in the first 72 hours.
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Can a pill help stop pregnancy after you've had sex?
Yes of course! This is a 'morning after pill' FAQ! Up to 72 hours (or even 120 according to some research) afterwards, but...
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Can a morning after pill cause irregular cycles and problems like poly cystic ovarian syndrome if taken mid cycle?
The morning after pill can and usually does cause your 1st period after taking the pill, to be irregular, later or earlier than...
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Does the Morning After Pill still work if you're on antibiotics?
This ones a bit difficult to answer. Yes it should still work but some contraception medication doesn't work to its full effect...
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Is there a way to prevent pregnancy 72 hours after unprotected sex?
Yes! Take the emergency contraceptive pill, also known as the morning after pill. You can take it up to five days after sex. ...
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How do you prevent after sex pregnancy?
The best way 2 prevent pregnancy is simple, just dont have sex. even condoms are only 99% effective. That means, that if you had...
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When was the morning after pill invented?
1969, hence the 69 position.
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Will the morning after pill work if you take the second pill later than 12 hours?
Yes it will still work but you wont of received the full combined amount of hormones needed to prevent a pregnancy. However, you...
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Does the morning after pill really work in destroying the sperm?
It does not destroy the sperm.It can delay ovulation.
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Is it normal to have slight bleeding after taking the morning after pill?
It is completely normal to have some slight bleeding after taking the morning after pill. This happened with me and I asked my...
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Can you take the morning after pill just as a precaution even if you think your other methods worked?
The maximum effectiveness of the "morning-after-pill" if taken within 24 hours is 95%. Long-term methods such as the depo-provera...
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Would the morning after pill still be effective 82 hours after unprotected sex?
Generally its most effective to take it within 72 hours after sex but they say that it can still have a shot of reducing the...
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Can antibiotics affect how well the morning after pill works?
I don't know for sure, but I would assume so. I do know that antibiotics affect how well birth control works if you're using...
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What happens to your body when you have 2 double dosages of the morning after pill within 2 days and then have sex on the third day - would you be still covered?
The key to any contraception is to use it like it's supposed to be used. The M.A. pills are like a full month's of hormones in a...
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What is the morning after pill?
The morning after pill is an emergency contrecepetive pill. Do a search for "morning after pill" on the internet. It will give...
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If your girlfriend took the morning after pill on Friday and you had sex on Sunday night will the pill still work?
No, It will only be effective for previous intercourse.
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Do you need to take the morning after pill just before your periods?
NO! You need to take it As soon as possible after intercourse . Best time is within the first 72 hours after intercourse and can...
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If you had unprotected sex two days ago and missed one pill last week should you take the morning after pill or are you okay?
You should take the morning after pill.
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What are the odds of getting pregnant if you had unprotected sex about 3 hours after you took emergency contraception?
Old Answer Emergency contrception induces a period, whether you conceived or not. So it's effective for however long it...
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Is it normal if you took the morning after pill and a week later you had some light red spotting and then the next day you had some brown spotting?
Some women do experience spotting when taking the morning after pill. But I cant be 100 percent certain if your not pregnant. You...
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Will the emergency contraception pill ruin the effectiveness of your birth control pill?
You dont need to take the emergency contraception pill while on birth control. Unless you've only recently started taking the...
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Should you take the morning after pill if you miss the last active pill in your pack and have unprotected sex four days later?
yes, just to be safe. however, my doctor told me (i was in this situation earlier this week) that the last pill is the safest one...
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What is the chance of getting pregnant if you took the first pill right after you had sex but didn't take the second pill?
Your chances of getting pregnant are almost ZERO in this case, but ONLY if you are the guy.
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If you had unprotected sex twice in two days would the morning after pill still be effective the next day?
Yes the morning after pill would be highly effective. Especially if you took it the next day after having sex. It doesn't...
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Is the protection maintained if sexual intercourse happens between taking the two morning after pills?
I don't know. Sounds risky. Why not save yourself some stress and just get on the pill?
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Can you still be pregnant after taking a morning after pill?
According to their literature, if you use the morning after pill(s) correctly, "Plan B" brand has a 1% pregnancy rate (meaning...
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Is it normal for a woman's first period since taking the morning after pill to last over 10 days?
Actually... I'm going through this right now, and YES it can happen. I got my period one week after taking the morning after pill...
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How long do you have to take the morning after pill if you had unprotected sex but the guy said he never ejaculated?
For the Plan B M.A. pill, you need to take the first dose within three days, and the second dose 12 hours later, as I...
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In North Carolina can someone get a morning after pill without a prescription?
It is required to have an appointment to received drugs from traditional means. In North carolina or anywhere else. There are...
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If a girl forgets to take her birth control pill for 28 hours then she takes it and has unprotected sex then 12 hours later takes the morning after pill will this have side effects on her?
It may have some side effects yes. Your period could be AWOL for the next months.
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Is the Morning After Pill effective?
yes if used within 48 hours from exposure Answer yes it is highly effective and you have up to 72 hours from the...
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If you decided to take a Morning After Pill because you had sex only 4 days after starting birth control will it effect your birth control?
No, if you get sick from the extra hormones and throw up, then yes.
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Is your girlfriend at risk of getting pregnant if you had protected sex after she took the pill but when you pulled out the condom was left inside her and does this make the pill any less effective?
Yes..im sorry but the pill is not 100% that it will work. If the sperm was in the condom when you pulled out yes there is a...
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If the morning after pill is taken past the 72 hour window but still under 90 hours would you still have a chance of getting pregnant?
There is still a chance of getting pregnant yes but you should be still covered by the pill. Hopefully. :o)
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If you take the morning after pill and have a period can you still get pregnant?
chances are if you have your period you are not pregnet but sperm can live inside of you for up to 5 days....haveing your period...
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Does a regular birth control pill work the same as the morning after pill?
No. I have 3 baby girls on the bloody pill. it lies. I think it is something like 77% effective but they put 95% effective on the...
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If Plan B's effectiveness to stop pregnancy is 95 percent if taken within the first 24 hours is the chance of stopping pregnancy still 95 percent if the pill was taken exactly 48 hours later?
The percentage of taking the pill 42hours after having unprotected sex is slightly lower but its very effective at preventing...
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What is the maximum time you can wait before taking the morning after pill?
According to what I have read doing research on this subject.... you should take it within 72 hours, however you can take it up...
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If you think you may be pregnant where can you get the EMC pill?
yellow pages under medical clinic or your dr. Answer umm if you think you are pregnant that pill is useless...it is only...
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What are your chances of pregnancy if you had intercourse but stopped after only the head went in and there was no ejaculation and you took the morning after pill?
When a man enters a woman, a small amount of semen can be released, even before he climaxes. That's why to prevent pregnancy and...
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Is it normal to get your period 3 weeks early if you just took the morning after pill a couple of days ago?
Yes, the morning after pill brings your period on so you don't get pregnant.
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If you take an emergency contraception pill will your periods follow as normal?
depending on if it works or not. I took the morning after pill the next day and here i am 17 weeks pregnant.
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Has anyone ever had morning after pill failure and if so how long after sexual intercourse was the morning after pill taken?
I have had MAP failure and the MAP was taken within 10-12 hours after having unprotected sex. MAP failure isnt that common....
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Can a doctor prescribe the pill to a 16-year-old without her parents' knowledge or consent?
Generally a doctor will prefer to have parental consent but it is not necessary in most cases because a 16-year-old is considered...
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Is it normal to bleed heavily after taking the morning after pill?
You may bleed but it should not be more than your period. I suggest you see your doctor.
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What risk is there to a baby unknowingly conceived one month before the mother took the morning after pill?
it should not do any harm to the baby. it only helps you not harm you.
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Can you take the morning after pill twice in one week?
Yes you can, but you should probably use a contoceptive film for her as well as a condom, or use birth control pills.
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If you got your period 5 days after taking the emergency pill does that mean the pill was effective and you are not pregnant?
Yes, it was effective and you are not pregnant.
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How effective is the morning after pill if it is taken 2 hours after condom breakage?
should be very effective since this pill is usually taken the morning after you have intercourse, hence the name.
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If you took your first birth control pill today and had unprotected sex should you take the morning after pill?
Important Answer Absolutely! When you start taking the birth control pill for the first time, it doesn't take full effect...
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Can your parents force you to take the Morning After Pill?
No, nor can they legally force a minor who is pregnant to have an abortion, place the child for adoption, or in any way...
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If you had sex without a condom after taking the emergency contraceptive a few days ago should you take more EC to ensure you can't be pregnant if he did not ejaculate in you?
You ONLY take the amount of pills provided in the EC box AFTER reading the instructions carefully so you know how to take them. ...
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Who invented the morning after pill?
Emergency contraception has been practiced for thousands of years. As early as 1500 B.C. women tried sneezing, hopping, jumping,...
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How long does it take Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo birth control to take effect?
As soon as you take the first pill it begins to work in your system. But usually it takes 4 weeks before your protected against...
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Can using the Morning After Pill too many times make you permanently sterile?
According to the white coats that made it, there are no long term side effects, though I have to admit I have asked that myself....
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Could you be pregnant if you had a normal period before sex and took the morning after pill then had a 2-3 day period then had sex a month later but still haven't had your period?
The morning after pill prevents the egg from being fertilzed and sperm being implanted, If there was an egg there in the first...
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Does brown discharge occur 2-3 weeks after you have taken the pill or does it happen before you're supposed to start your period?
Brown discharge can happen when you've taken the morning after pill but it isnt that common. The discharge may be implantation...
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Is it normal to miss two periods after taking the morning after pill?
NO. It may be that the morning after pill did not work and you are pregnant.
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Is it normal to feel the side effects of the emergency pill after 3 days?
Yes, that is fairly common.
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What is the likelihood of becoming pregnant if you have unprotected sex within 24 hours of taking Plan B or Emergency Contraception?
Hello - It really depends on where you are in your cycle. If you had sex during your ovulation time then there is a...
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Can antibiotics minocycline work against plan b pill?
Antibiotics can lower down the effectiveness of the Plan B pill.
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Is it normal if you had sex the day you got your period and you had unprotected sex then took the morning after pill the next day but your period has been on and off for the past 2 days?
The Morning after pill can cause your period to be very late, very early or cause you to have irregular spotting. The medication...
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How long does your girlfriend have to take a birth control pill after unprotected sex?
Your girlfriend can NEVER take a birth control pill AFTER sex to prevent a pregnancy. Your girlfriend can only take the morning...
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If you had unprotected sex on Tuesday and took the Plan B pill on a Thursday and then had protected sex on Tuesday of the next week will that cause any effect on your period?
The pill WILL cause a affect on your period. The effect is different in every woman who takes the morning after pill. Your period...
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Is it at all normal to miss or be late on your second period after taking Plan B?
Yes it is normal. Do a test to rule out pregnancy though.
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Does the morning after pill only work up to 72 hours after unprotected sex or would it work if you used it a week and a half later?
I don't think it would work after so long. Some say to take it 3 days after sex and some say up to five. The longer you wait the...
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Does brown discharge following the morning after pill mean you are pregnant or miscarried?
No. Brown discharge means nothing. Its from taking the morning after pill.
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If you had unprotected sex 24 hours ago and today you have spotting possibly the beginning of your period should you still take the morning after pill?
I just answered another question kind of the same way, so forgive the almost duplicate post: I know this isn't the answer...
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