Emergency Contraceptives
Here’s what you need to know.
Plan B (Morning After Pill)
Before taking the Plan B pill, you should understand what it is, what it could mean to your health, and how it works. Call for an appointment and one of our staff will be happy to discuss it with you and advise you on your options.
What is It? +
The morning after pill is a large dose of oral contraceptive. Plan B One Step is progestin only emergency contraception that helps prevent pregnancy before it starts when taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex. It is NOT the same as RU-486.
How Does It Work? +
Similar to birth control pills, Plan B works by temporarily delaying ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovary), so there’s no egg to meet the sperm. In addition, it may inhibit implantation. It is not effective once the process of implantation has begun.
Things to consider:
- Emergency contraception is not 100% effective.
- Plan B does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases.
- The most common side effects in the Plan B clinical trial were nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, and menstrual changes.
- The manufacturer warns that Plan B is not recommended for routine use as a contraceptive.
Source +
planbonestep.com