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Monday, November, 23, 2009
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Plan B emergency contraception: What you need to know

Amy Hendel
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Let's start by establishing what emergency contraception is.  It's a method of preventing pregnancy when you have had unprotected sex, or when you think a contraception method you used has failed.  You then need some way to prevent the possible pregnancy you suspect may occur.  The dru...
  1. I am really glad you wrote about this...
    Merely Me
    Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 03:23 PM

    Hi Amy!

     

    Great article and right on topic with what our readers are asking about lately.  I will definitely be referring our members to your informative article on Plan B.

     

    Thank you!

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    re: I am really glad you wrote about this...
    Amy Hendel
    Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 03:24 PM

    Great-thanks

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  2. Interesting
    Laura B
    Friday, September 11, 2009 at 04:56 PM

    Thanks for sharing this info.

     

    Laura B

    HSA

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  3. question
    uninformed16
    Friday, September 18, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    and if we take pills in first 24 hrs what is the chance to get pregnant?

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    re: question
    Amy Hendel
    Friday, September 18, 2009 at 11:49 AM

    My understanding is that if you follow the directions precisely the incidence of a pregnancy is "quite low" though not 100% so if you do have suspicions after using this contraception, see your OB/GYN.

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  4. onset & duration of 1-pill plan b side effects
    Anonymous
    Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 06:30 PM

    What is the onset & duration of the side effects from the new plan b?  I've been extremely fatigued, have breast tenderness, & increased appetite.  I'm due for my period in a week & took plan b about 8 days ago.

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    re: onset & duration of 1-pill plan b side effects
    Amy Hendel
    Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 09:23 PM

    The ultimate "proof" that Plan B was effective is obviously to get your period.  The dose of the hormone can throw your cycle off a bit and obviously the symptoms you're describing could also precede menstration.  You can test for a pregnancy just when your period should be due, but if you are concerned about your symptoms, I would call your OB/GYN and discuss the situation for clarification and a second opinion.

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