If unprotected sex has occured 9 days before menstrual cycle do the plan B pills still work ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? and are there any other things to do/take to make sure pregnancy did not occur?
2007-03-24 12:36:34 · 4 answers · asked by Nycole P 1 in Health ➔ Women's Health
EC is very effective when taken promptly (72 hours) after unprotected sex, but can be taken up to 5 days after. It works to prevent ovulation and fertilization - basically it stops your ovaries from releasing a mature egg, and prevents sperm from joining with an egg. It's also been theorized that EC may also prevent implantation of a fertilized egg, but that hasn't been proven yet.
You can find more information at http://www.plannedparenthood.org/birth-control-pregnancy/emergency-contraception/overview-4365.htm
2007-03-24 13:21:18 · answer #1 · answered by Miss Claire 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeh they reduce the risk of pregnancy by about 80%, but you have to take them ASAP. see a doctor.
2007-03-24 12:42:09 · answer #2 · answered by . 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, plan b prevents implantation. Call your gynecologist if you feel necessary.
2007-03-24 12:40:09 · answer #3 · answered by Yinzer from Sixburgh 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes! But use them ASAP when you feel that it is necessary. Better safe than sorry, good luck!
2007-03-24 12:45:24 · answer #4 · answered by tulugrl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋