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Use of Vitamin C as birth control or EmC

Valerie • Thu, Aug 13

I've been wondering if use of vitamin C (ascorbic acid) can help in avoiding pregnancy, especially after sex (3000mg or more a day for 3-5 days.) How does vitamin c help with the process as an emergency contraception as well?

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