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How Effective Is Plan B Emergency Contraceptive In Preventing Pregnancy?

Posted on Fri, 20 Nov 2015

Question: my daughter is on birth control (but doesn't always remember or take it at the same time. She was on her period this week and had unprotected sex on friday night. She started her pills again yesterday (sunday) is she at risk of pregnancy and should she take plan B

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (25 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No need to take plan B

Detailed Answer:
Hello mam, thanks for trusting health care magic.
No mam fortunately she had sexual activity in safe period so no need to give her plan B.
Take care in future and motivate her to take pulls at sane time daily.
Regards
Dr Manisha

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Manisha Jain (6 minutes later)

Thank you! I think she actually did take the Plan B yesterday (sunday) is she ok to continue with her birth control on top of the plan B? and will it hurt her in any way to have all those hormones in her system?

Answered by Dr. Manisha Jain (13 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No problem

Detailed Answer:
I understand her anxiety related to the issue.
Its ok if she has taken plan B.
Ask her to continue her birth control pills as before and in future no need to take plan B and just stick to time in taking her birth control pills.
All the best

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina