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How Effective Is Plan B Emergency Contraceptive In Preventing Pregnancy?

Should I take plan b if I am on the birth control pill and I had sex without a condom? I am worried because I usually use both and the condom fell off. This was 24 hours ago, is it too late? Also I was on the week of my pack where I don t take any pills
posted on Fri, 27 Nov 2015
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Hallow Dear,

Plan B contraceptives are quite effective provided they are taken in time. Ideally, this emergency contraceptive pill is to be consumed within 24 hours, however not later than 72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse, to prevent the pregnancy. They have good success rate. If you had sex without condom or if the condom has fallen off in the vagina, Plan B is the most ideal way for you. It is just over 24 hours; i.e. less than 72 hours. So please take the pill at the earliest to have the protection against the pregnancy.

If you are on regular pack of contraceptive pills, you have to be absolutely adherent to the pills. Not carrying them on tour will not give you protection at all. Either take them regularly or switch over to some other reliable method like condom or intrauterine device.

I hope this helps you.

DR. Nishikant Shrotri
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How Effective Is Plan B Emergency Contraceptive In Preventing Pregnancy?

Hallow Dear, Plan B contraceptives are quite effective provided they are taken in time. Ideally, this emergency contraceptive pill is to be consumed within 24 hours, however not later than 72 hours after unprotected sexual intercourse, to prevent the pregnancy. They have good success rate. If you had sex without condom or if the condom has fallen off in the vagina, Plan B is the most ideal way for you. It is just over 24 hours; i.e. less than 72 hours. So please take the pill at the earliest to have the protection against the pregnancy. If you are on regular pack of contraceptive pills, you have to be absolutely adherent to the pills. Not carrying them on tour will not give you protection at all. Either take them regularly or switch over to some other reliable method like condom or intrauterine device. I hope this helps you. DR. Nishikant Shrotri