How Plan B Works?

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, no fertilization, no pregnancy.

• A backup plan that won’t impact your ability to get pregnant later on

  Not ready right now, but think you might want to get pregnant in the future? Taking Plan B now to help prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex won’t hurt your ability to get pregnant in the future.

• Available for purchase at all major retail stores—no ID or Rx required

  You can find Plan B yourself in the family planning aisle. There’s no ID or Rx needed, and no age requirement to purchase.