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Birth Control/Postinor 2, Is there a specific time to take it?

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Expert: - 11/11/2009


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Hi there,

My fiance had her period on 2nd Nov, and on 11th Nov we had a condom tear during intercourse. Emergency contraceptive pills can be consumed at any time of the menstrual cycle regardless of when ovulation occurs right?

For example if a girl is supposed to ovulate on the 16th and she had unprotected sex 5 days earlier, will the pills be effective or does it only work near to ovulation? BTW she used Postinor2.

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I'm not sure what pills you are talking about. I only know the Morning after pill or Plan B. Here is some information about this http://www.optionline.org/map.html
Did she take the pills and what has been happening? Please let me know.

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I can answer questions about the various methods of birth control. I can answer questions like "What would be the best method of birth control for me?" and other problems and concerns. I have researched side effects and risks of various methods of birth control. I have almost 23 years of experience working with various pregnancy resource centers. Please contact me at CHERYL51@aol.com if you would like to know more information about your situation or if I am "Maxed OUT".

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