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How Effective Is The Plan B Pill In Preventing Pregnancy?

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Posted on Mon, 6 Apr 2015
Question: What happens if I drink a Plan B last night and another one the next day? Because I had unprotected sex on Friday night & BEFORE drinking the pill on Saturday night I had unprotected sex AGAIN & I think he precunmed in me, He said hes not sure, but he didnt fully cummend on me on Saturday only on Friday.. When we were done I drank the Pill, Will the pill Help me For Friday Night and Saturday night? Or will I have to take another Plan B Pill? and again after drinking the Pill we had sex again, But this time with a condom. I need help please, I dont know what to do & I have 2 days left to drink this Pill.
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Answered by Dr. Sameer Kumar (9 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
no need to take another plan b pill

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
There is no need to take another plan b for saturday's intercourse as the plan b is protective against pregnancy when taken within 72 hrs and also can protect pregnancy for any intercourse occurring within 72 hrs of intake as well. So you stand protected. Rest assured. Now you should wait fr a withdrawal bleed within 7 days , which when initiated shall confirm that you are pregnancy safe.
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How Effective Is The Plan B Pill In Preventing Pregnancy?

Brief Answer: no need to take another plan b pill Detailed Answer: Hello, There is no need to take another plan b for saturday's intercourse as the plan b is protective against pregnancy when taken within 72 hrs and also can protect pregnancy for any intercourse occurring within 72 hrs of intake as well. So you stand protected. Rest assured. Now you should wait fr a withdrawal bleed within 7 days , which when initiated shall confirm that you are pregnancy safe. regards