AboutDeborah Expertise I can answer questions about pregnancy symptoms, contraception, abortion, adoption,and
teen parenthood. Specifically, I can give up to date, accurate medical information, latest
studies as well as statistics pertaining to health issues surrounding pregnancy, and factors
to be considered before deciding to become a teen parent.
Experience I have answered over 3000 questions in this area on other health sites, most in the area of teen pregnancy.
Education/Credentials I have a bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Biology, and am halfway through a Master's Degree, also in Biology. I have access to and read many of the top medical journals, from which I also get the best, most thorough and accurate to answers to pressing medical and health related questions.
Past/Present Clients ehealth over 3000 posts
pro-choice talk over 6000 posts
Question what does plan b emergency contraception do? are there any risks? would it prevent me 100%? is it ok if i take it 6 days after i was sexually active?
Answer Plan B delays ovulation, but only if you haven't already ovulated. This is why it is important to take it as soon as possible. It is recommended to take it within 5 days. It also makes sperm move more slowly in the woman's body, so if a woman does ovulate, hopefully the egg will not be viable by the time the sperm arrives.
There are no risks that I know of, which is why it has been approved for over the counter sales.
It does not work 100% of the time. It's been shown to work about 89& of the time, if taken within 3 to 5 days.
