Emergency Contraception discussed: this contraceptive method can be used within 5 days of sexual intercourse to help prevent an unintended pregnancy. Learn about The Morning After Pill (Plan B®) – what it is, when its indicated, how it is used, and its side effects. The IUD is another method of emergency contraception. Effectiveness and where to obtain emergency birth control are also discussed.
Plan B One-Step is a new morning after pill approved by the FDA on July 13, 2009. Plan B One-Step is just one pill that can be used to prevent an unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. This morning after pill is replacing the old Plan B. It is now available "behind the counter" at pharmacies for those age 17 and older. This new morning after pill should be taken within 72 hours. Find out how to buy the morning after pill: Plan B One-Step.
Plan B One-Step is a new form of emergency contraception approved by the FDA on July 13, 2009. Plan B One-Step consists of just one oral pill (levonorgestrel tablet, 1.5 mg) and can be used by women to prevent an unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Plan B One-Step will be replacing the old Plan B.
Find out about the various forms of emergency contraception. Learn about how they work, when to use, where to obtain, and how much they cost. Misconceptions and effectives are also presented.
Information and history about Plan B emergency contraception is presented as well as details regarding cost side effects, where to obtain, and when to use. Effectiveness is also discussed.
Information progestin only emergency contraception is presented as well as discussion regarding cost, side effects, where to obtain, and when to use. Effectiveness is also explained.
ParaGard, the Copper T 380A, is an intrauterine device that is an effective option for women who choose not to use hormonal contraception or who are considering tubal ligation. ParaGard is an IUD that releases copper, so it is hormone-free. Learn about this FDA approved intrauterine device, including its advantages, risks, costs, insertion, disadvantages, side effects and effectiveness.
Plan B is a brand of a progestin-only pills approved by the FDA specifically for emergency contraception (EC). Since 2006, those 18 or older can buy Plan B over the counter at local pharmacies. Females under the age of 18 must obtain a prescription for Plan B from their doctor. An April 2009, FDA announcement that 17-year-olds could now buy Plan B OTC left many confused as those under 18 still cannot buy Plan B OTC. Why is there such confusion, and what is the status of who can buy Plan B?
Description on how to obtain and use Plan B and progestin-only emergency contraception. Additional tips included as to possible side effects that may accompany these methods.
Plan B (The morning-after pill) is a safe and effective form of emergency contraception, or emergency birth control. The morning-after pill lowers a woman’s chances of getting pregnant after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Do you have questions about the morning-after pill? Take our
Emergency Contraception Quiz to learn important information about Plan B.
The use of emergency contraception is an ongoing debate in the United States. Emergency contraception (EC), or Plan B, continues to cause controversy among both Pro-Life advocates and Pro-Choice groups. It continues to be a highly emotional and controversial issue. Part of the debate stems from people confusing emergency Contraception (Plan B) with the Abortion Pill (RU486).
A comparison of the effectiveness of the available methods of emergency contraception. Compare how each of these methods rate in preventing pregnancy after sexual intercourse.
