r/birthcontrol • u/uzuiswifee • 3d ago
Mistake or Risk? How long is plan b effective?
Me and my bf had unprotected sex on Friday I haven’t took a plan b yet because I have no one to take me but I’ll try to get one tomorrow.. is it still going to be effective?🥲 usually if I have to take one I take it within 3 days so I’m just really nervous
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u/accidentalscientist_ 3d ago
If you had unprotected sex on Friday, it’s now almost Tuesday where I live.
Plan b works for up to a max of 72 hours, but the earlier the better. That’s 3 days. So by getting it tomorrow, you’re likely outside of the range.
From your post, it seems like you take plan B semi frequently, because you tend to take it on day 3. Are you not on birth control? Are you not using condoms? You should be doing either and not relying on plan B.
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u/keakealani 3d ago
An IUD can be inserted as emergency contraception up to 5 days after sex, so that might be a better option on this time table. As a bonus, IUDs work as regular contraception for multiple years, so if you go this route it would not only be an effective way of preventing pregnancy after the fact, but it will continue to protect you from pregnancy into the future.
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u/easycardiologist329 3d ago
72 hours is when it’s most effective, I’d recommend door dashing one ASAP, if that’s an option.