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How to Get Emergency Contraception

Can I take emergency contraceptive pills the day before?


Emergency contraceptive pills (also known as "morning after pills" or "day after pills") should be taken after sex. It is not known if they will protect against pregnancy from sex that occurs after the pills are taken.

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