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Taken Plan B After Unprotected Sex. Preventives To Avoid Lowering Its Effectiveness?
Hello, I am 18 years old and I had unprotected sex two days ago and was able to buy the morning after pill or plan b the very next morning. I am extremely concerned about how effective the pill is and what, if anything, can lower it s effectiveness. I have a few things that I want to ask about specifically: cigarettes, marijuana and ibuprofen and Yogi brand organic tea. Thank you for your time.
Wed, 7 Nov 2012
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Thanks for writing to us.
The emergency contraceptive pills are more than 99 % effective when taken within first 24 hours after having an unprotected sex. Taking these with marijuana and cigarettes can decrease its efficacy. Ibuprofen and green tea are not likely to show an interaction.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
Thanks for writing to us.
The emergency contraceptive pills are more than 99 % effective when taken within first 24 hours after having an unprotected sex. Taking these with marijuana and cigarettes can decrease its efficacy. Ibuprofen and green tea are not likely to show an interaction.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you.
Regards,
Dr. Rakhi Tayal
drrakhitayal@gmail.com
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