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Q: Emergency Contraceptive ?
asked by: Lauren19 on June 10th, 2007
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So i had unprotected sex on June 8th 2007 around 12 am..

my boyfriend and i decided to try emergency contraceptive pills since i am not on birth control anymore.

I went to walgreens and the pharmacy gave me Plan B (it was 42 bucks! yikes!!) You are supposed to take the first pill asap no longer than 72 hours (3days after unprotected sex) and the second pill 12 hours later.

So I took the first one at 7:24 pm last night (june 9th) But I didnt take the second one till 10:30 am this morning (june 10th!!) Do you think that affects how the pill works? i know its not 100% effective but because i didnt take it 12 hours after i took the first one like the directions said. did i just increase my chance of being preggo?
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Tylanas replied on June 10th, 2007
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I don't know well how plan b works, but I would assume that using it incorrectly would decrease how effective it is and increase your chances of becoming pregnant.
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zoidberg replied on June 11th, 2007
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your good to go and yea 42 bucks i know its expensive but eh well:P well i took it right away the day after me and my bf had sex. then took it 12 hours afterwards. i got my period like a week later. don't worry you'll be fine
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linds0166 replied on June 13th, 2007
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Don't worry, you're fine...I'd suggest next time taking it at the right time tho... be responsible about it.
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Georgia59 replied on June 13th, 2007
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I wouldn't worry too much about the time difference, however, you need to realize that plan b is not 100% effective even if you do take it right. Regular birth control is more effective, and not having sex is the most effective. (But no fun Wink )

So if you did get pregnant, I would guess that it was because of just bad luck, not the time delay.
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Lauren19 replied on June 19th, 2007
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Well girls, i guess plan b worked, i got my period today Smile well actually, no smiles, i have cramps Sad
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Tylanas replied on June 20th, 2007
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I'll take cramps over a baby any day! Very Happy
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Lauren19 replied on June 20th, 2007
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haha yeah me 2..i also called my gyno, and im going on the pill again..she prescribed me yasmin..so i got it and start it on sunday
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