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Can Plan B Be Taken After Unprotected Sex To Prevent Pregnancy?

Hi! I had unprotected sex on June 23, I was on my 8th day of my cycle (it lasts 32 days) so to be safe i took plan B on June 25. I had a 4-5 day period on July 2. And Yesterday morning (July 28) I had sex but the condom got stuck and my bf had to take it out. He checked and he said it was dry on the outside and all fluid was in but did notice some drops outside me. so if I count my period count from July 2, I am on my 27th day. Should I take plan B again just to be safe? And if so, what are the long-term effects? Will it affect if I want to get pregnant some day? I can understand it messes the cycles and one can feel terrible for a while. That I don t mind.. What worries me if I will be able to get pregnant later. Basically, what are the risks in all sense of taking plan B twice in a cycle/month I appreciate your responses!!
Tue, 2 May 2017
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Hello,
I have gone through your query and understood the concern. If I were to treat you, I would not suggest using the emergency contraception twice in a single month. In fact, the use of the emergency pill should be restricted to once or twice per year since the high hormone content in the pill is going to disrupt the hormone milieu badly creating menstrual disturbances and difficulties in conception in future. As you have already taken once in this cycle, your next natural period is likely to get delayed by a week or two. Hence, it is difficult to say if you are going to ovulate if at all, and if so, when in this cycle. Taking another pill is definitely going to add to the problem. Please wait for your next period and if you become overdue by ten days see a specialist for further help. Hope this helps.
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Can Plan B Be Taken After Unprotected Sex To Prevent Pregnancy?

Hello, I have gone through your query and understood the concern. If I were to treat you, I would not suggest using the emergency contraception twice in a single month. In fact, the use of the emergency pill should be restricted to once or twice per year since the high hormone content in the pill is going to disrupt the hormone milieu badly creating menstrual disturbances and difficulties in conception in future. As you have already taken once in this cycle, your next natural period is likely to get delayed by a week or two. Hence, it is difficult to say if you are going to ovulate if at all, and if so, when in this cycle. Taking another pill is definitely going to add to the problem. Please wait for your next period and if you become overdue by ten days see a specialist for further help. Hope this helps.