If you’re going to take Plan B, you want to know how it works So let’s start with the facts. What Plan B is: Emergency contraception that works by temporarily delaying ovulation Similar to birth control pills, Plan B works by temporarily delaying the release of an egg from the ovary, so there’s no egg to meet the sperm. No egg,…

Plan B is emergency contraception you can take when… You didn’t use any form of birth control and had unprotected sex There was an issue with your regular birth control method (e.g., the condom broke or slipped) You missed a dose (or more) of your regular birth control pill and had sex

Wondering how taking Plan B might affect you? We’ve got you… Plan B is safe and effective. Some women may experience side effects from taking Plan B; these side effects tend to be mild. Remember: Plan B doesn’t stay in your body long term—it works to help prevent pregnancy after only one incidence of unprotected sex.

The sooner you take it, the better it works Plan B helps prevent pregnancy before it starts by temporarily delaying ovulation when taken within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. Wondering whether you’re within the window to take Plan B? What you need to know about Plan B Emergency contraception that works by temporarily delaying ovulation Won’t interfere…

Birth control (or contraception) is any method, medicine, or device used to prevent a pregnancy before it starts. There are many different types of birth control. Some work better than others at preventing pregnancy and no method is 100% effective. But your chances of getting pregnant are lower if you use a more effective method. Primary methods…

Plan B is not an abortion pill and it will not be effective if a woman is already pregnant. Plan B will not harm an existing pregnancy.