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I having been taking birth control for about a year and this month I missed a couple of my pills and took them either a couple hours later or the next day. I just had unprotected sex and was wondering how effective the Plan B pill is and how long after the unprotected sex I have till the Plan B pill is uneffective?
Hello Nicole,
I want to thank you for sending in your question. I'm not a medical professional but I have read some articles about Plan B. From what I have read, Plan B is used more widely than necessary or what is healthy for a woman's body. Check out the article on http://www.optionline.org
Oh, it is also called the Morning after pill. You are supposedly only to take within 72 hours. Hope this helps and email me at DCHERYL51@yahoo.com and tell me what you think.
Diane Cheryl
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Diane Cheryl
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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".
Experience
I have almost 23 years of experience in counseling women about birth control and family planning.
Education/Credentials
Illinois Valley Community College, Austin Community College, Travel Agent Degree and almost 23 years of counseling experience.
I have worked with Pregnancy Resource Centers for almost 23 years.
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