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How Effective Is Plan B Emergency Contraceptive In Preventing Pregnancy?
Question: Hi. I am worried sick! I had unprotected sex 2 day ago and he had ejacuate. I took Plan B 30min after. I also just ended my period XXXXXXX 16 and it shows I'm fertile. I have also been experiencing stomach burns. What are the chances of me being pregnant? What can i do? Thank you!
Brief Answer:
Plan B will be 97 % effective, which is quite assuring
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Taking plan B within the first 24 hours since unprotected sexual contact reduces the chances of conception by 97 %, which is a very good number.
The stomach burns and a few other symptoms (e.g. menstrual irregularities, delay in period, spotting, etc.), can be expected because of the side effects plan B carries along with it. I would recommend going about a home pregnancy test using an early morning urine sample at least 2 weeks from the date of the sexual contact in order to rule out pregnancy adequately.
Only once the test is repeated 2-3 times, with a 2-3 day gap between each test, can be be certain about pregnancy being adequately ruled out. In the meantime, stop worrying and write to me if anything is bothering you.
I hope you find my response helpful. Please do not hesitate to write back to me, I am always here to help. And also, in the future make sure you insist on having only safe sexual intercourse, okay?
Best wishes.
Plan B will be 97 % effective, which is quite assuring
Detailed Answer:
Hello ma'am and welcome.
Thank you for writing to us.
I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help. Taking plan B within the first 24 hours since unprotected sexual contact reduces the chances of conception by 97 %, which is a very good number.
The stomach burns and a few other symptoms (e.g. menstrual irregularities, delay in period, spotting, etc.), can be expected because of the side effects plan B carries along with it. I would recommend going about a home pregnancy test using an early morning urine sample at least 2 weeks from the date of the sexual contact in order to rule out pregnancy adequately.
Only once the test is repeated 2-3 times, with a 2-3 day gap between each test, can be be certain about pregnancy being adequately ruled out. In the meantime, stop worrying and write to me if anything is bothering you.
I hope you find my response helpful. Please do not hesitate to write back to me, I am always here to help. And also, in the future make sure you insist on having only safe sexual intercourse, okay?
Best wishes.
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