Profiles Index
Effectiveness of Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception can be used to reduce the risk of pregnancy after having unprotected sex or if contraception fails. Emergency contraception options include Plan B One-Step, Ovrette, Progestin-only pills, combination birth control pills and ParaGard IUD. Learn the effectiveness of emergency contraception by comparing how each of these contraceptives rate in preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex.
Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception (EC) can be used to reduce the risk of pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. Emergency contraception has been available for more than 30 years and is safe and effective. Learn about Plan B One-Step (morning after pill), progestin-only pills (Ovrette), and the Paragard IUD. Emergency contraception and Plan B One-Step effectiveness is discussed as well as how EC works, emergency birth control side effects and cost.
Plan B EC - "The Morning After Pill"
Plan B is now Plan B One-Step. The old Plan B was a brand of a progestin-only pill (levonorgestrel) approved by the FDA specifically for emergency contraception (EC). Plan B is also referred to as the morning after pill. Find about Plan B effectiveness, whether or not these EC pills actually need to be taken the morning after unprotected sex , where to buy morning after pills and how much does Plan B cost. The history of the morning after pill and Plan B effectiveness is also discussed.
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.
Progestin Only Emergency Contraception
Information on 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. Learn about Ovrette emergency contraception.