{"id":17264,"date":"2020-12-10T12:30:37","date_gmt":"2020-12-10T17:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=17264"},"modified":"2023-08-05T09:28:17","modified_gmt":"2023-08-05T13:28:17","slug":"how-effective-is-plan-b","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/how-effective-is-plan-b\/","title":{"rendered":"How effective is Plan B, and how long is it effective for?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"#how-does-plan-b-work\">How does Plan B work?<\/a> | <a href=\"#efficacy\">Efficacy<\/a>\u00a0| <a href=\"#contraindications\">Contraindications<\/a> | <a href=\"#interactions\">Interactions<\/a> | <a href=\"#how-to-tell-if-plan-b-did-not-work\">How to tell if Plan B did not work<\/a> | <a href=\"#how-long-is-plan-b-effective\">How long is Plan B effective?<\/a> | <a href=\"#can-pregnancy-still-occur\">Can pregnancy still occur?<\/a> | <a href=\"#where-to-buy-plan-b\">Where to buy Plan B<\/a> | <a href=\"#faqs\">FAQs<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you forgot to take the pill or the condom broke, you still have an option for preventing pregnancy\u2014but you have to act fast. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/plan-b-one-step\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan B One-Step<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a morning-after pill that can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or birth control failure. Emergency contraception can offer peace of mind, but many women still wonder: how effective is Plan B?<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-does-plan-b-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does Plan B work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/plan-b-one-step\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan B<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a progesterone drug that contains the hormone levonorgestrel. Levonorgestrel prevents pregnancy in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2009\/021998lbl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">different ways<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on where you are in your menstrual cycle. It can temporarily stop the release of an egg from an ovary (ovulation) or prevent the sperm and egg from joining together (fertilization). It may also alter the endometrium so that a fertilized egg cannot implant in the uterus. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/plan-b-one-step\/what-is\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan B<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should be taken within 72 hours after a regular birth control method fails or within 72 hours after unprotected intercourse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once Plan B absorbs into the bloodstream, which usually takes a couple of hours, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK539737\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">levonorgestrel<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starts to affect the ovaries or uterine lining. Although it\u2019s rare, some women may throw up within two hours of taking a Plan B pill. If this happens to you, it\u2019s best to follow up with your healthcare provider and ask whether or not you should take a second dose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can take Plan B at any time during your cycle, but it\u2019s only meant to be used as an emergency contraceptive pill. Because taking an emergency contraceptive affects your hormones, it can often cause side effects. Here are some of the most common side effects that women experience from Plan B:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower abdominal pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breast tenderness\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fatigue<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heavier menstrual bleeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delayed menses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Headache\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve taken Plan B and start to experience severe lower abdominal pain three to five weeks after taking it, you should seek medical advice as soon as possible. Having this specific side effect in this timeframe may mean that you have an ectopic pregnancy, which is a pregnancy that happens outside the uterus. Ectopic pregnancies can be life-threatening, which is why it\u2019s so important to talk to a healthcare professional right away if you experience this symptom.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"efficacy\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How effective is Plan B?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan B is a very effective emergency contraception pill. Plan B works well to prevent pregnancy within three days (72 hours) of an unprotected sex act, but is most effective (&gt;97%) when taken within 24 hours of the incident, says <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onebrain4health.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madeline Sutton<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, OB\/GYN, a medical epidemiologist and former Commissioned Corps Officer at the CDC. A morning-after pill like Plan B can prevent pregnancy <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plannedparenthood.org\/learn\/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception\/whats-plan-b-morning-after-pill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">75% to 89%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the time if you take it within three days of unprotected sex.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though there\u2019s no limit to how many times you can take Plan B, taking more than one dose per unprotected sex event won\u2019t make it more effective. If you have unprotected sex again the day after taking Plan B, then you should take another dose. Take one pill for every act of unprotected sex, but remember that Plan B is not a substitute for regular <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/birth-control-questions-answers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birth control<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Talk to your healthcare provider about the most appropriate form of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/best-birth-control-pill-contraceptive-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">birth control<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is there a Plan B weight limit?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0010782414007501\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> suggests that emergency birth control containing levonorgestrel may be less effective in individuals with a higher BMI. But a 2017 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S0010782416303572\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of four randomized trials found that women with a BMI over 30 had only a slightly higher risk of pregnancy than women overall (2% pregnancy rate versus 1.2% pregnancy rate). These findings suggest that even among women with a higher BMI, Plan B still has a high chance of being effective when used correctly. Still, more research is needed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the United States, there is no weight limit on the Plan B label. The FDA reviewed the efficacy of levonorgestrel in women over 165 lbs or whose BMI was greater than 25, and the labeling remains the same\u2014there are no limitations based on weight. The FDA states that the most important factor is how quickly the medication is taken after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure\u2014as quickly as possible within 72 hours\u2014regardless of the woman\u2019s weight, because it can be highly effective for women of any weight. The FDA also states that <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pdr.net\/drug-summary\/Plan-B-One-Step-levonorgestrel-573\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">all women can use levonorgestrel emergency contraception<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to prevent unintended pregnancy after contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, for women with higher body weights, these two forms of emergency contraception may be more effective:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ella\"><b>Ella<\/b><\/a><b> (ulipristal acetate): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This form of emergency birth control is more effective (in terms of weight) than other morning-after pills in women weighing 165 to 195 lbs. It should be taken within five days (120 hours) of unprotected sex, but the sooner you take it, the better. Women weighing more than 195 lbs should consult their healthcare provider for medical advice.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>IUDs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paragard (a copper IUD) or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/mirena-52-mg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mirena<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/liletta-52-mg\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Liletta<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (hormonal IUDs) can be used as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plannedparenthood.org\/learn\/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception\/how-do-iuds-work-emergency-contraception#:~:text=An%20IUD%20lowers%20your%20chances,matter%20how%20much%20you%20weigh.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">emergency contraception<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014regardless of weight. When put in place within five days of unprotected sex, these IUDs are over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. Call your healthcare provider as quickly as possible when you realize you need emergency contraception. These IUDs provide emergency contraception (experts say IUDs are the most effective type of emergency contraception available) <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also can serve as long-lasting birth control.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"contraindications\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who should <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">take Plan B?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even though Plan B is very effective, it isn\u2019t right for everyone and is less effective under the following circumstances:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan B is less effective the longer you wait to take it, so take it as soon as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s not effective if you\u2019re already ovulating or have already ovulated.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have a BMI that\u2019s 30 or greater, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/paragard-intrauterine-copper\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">copper IUD<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as Paragard, hormonal IUD Mirena or Liletta, or the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/ella\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ella morning-after pill<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be better options for you. An IUD is almost <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/iud-birth-control-contraceptive-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">99.9%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> effective at preventing pregnancy if it is put in within five days after unprotected sex. Once inserted, the Paragard IUD can prevent pregnancy for up to 12 years. Once inserted by a healthcare provider, Mirena can <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=dcbd6aa2-b3fa-479a-a676-56ea742962fc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevent pregnancy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for up to 8 years, and Liletta can also <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dailymed.nlm.nih.gov\/dailymed\/drugInfo.cfm?setid=aaf0eb2a-f88a-4f26-a445-0fd30176c326\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevent pregnancy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for up to 8 years.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ella emergency contraception works to prevent pregnancy up to five days after sex and lowers the risk of pregnancy by about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plannedparenthood.org\/learn\/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception\/whats-ella-morning-after-pill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">85%<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you take Ella and need to take another morning-after pill within 5 days, take Ella again (as opposed to Plan B or another morning-after pill).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: Unlike the Plan B pill, the Ella morning-after pill requires a prescription from a healthcare provider to obtain. The Paragard IUD and hormonal IUDs are available by prescription and through your healthcare provider or family planning clinic. You\u2019ll need your OB\/GYN to insert the IUD, so if you decide to go that route, call them ASAP and explain the situation so they can bring you in quickly to insert the IUD\u2014it will need to be inserted within 5 days of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure to be effective as emergency contraception.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"interactions\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan B interactions<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Certain <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.accessdata.fda.gov\/drugsatfda_docs\/label\/2009\/021998lbl.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">medications and herbs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may decrease the effectiveness of Plan B because they contain enzymes that reduce the concentration of progestins in the blood. Examples of such medicines and herbal products that may interact with Plan B include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barbiturates such as phenobarbital<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracleer (bosentan)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tegretol (carbamazepine)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Felbatol (felbamate)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Griseofulvin\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trileptal (oxcarbazepine)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dilantin (phenytoin)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rifampin\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. John\u2019s wort\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Topamax (topiramate)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan B does not prevent STDs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another thing to be aware of is that Plan B doesn\u2019t protect against sexually transmitted infections. The only way to protect yourself from HIV\/AIDS, genital herpes, chlamydia, hepatitis, or other STDs is to correctly and consistently use latex condoms or practice abstinence. Some <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/prevention\/default.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">vaccines<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can prevent hepatitis B and HPV but will not protect against other STDs. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/vaccines\/vpd\/hpv\/public\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CDC<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> recommends that children get their first dose of the HPV vaccine at age 11 to 12 (but can start as early as age 9 years), but the vaccine is also recommended for everyone up to age 26 (and certain adults ages 27 to 45 years, depending on risk) if they haven\u2019t been vaccinated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-tell-if-plan-b-did-not-work\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How do you know if Plan B didn\u2019t work?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The only way to know if Plan B has prevented pregnancy is to wait for your next period. If your period arrives more than a week late, that may mean Plan B did not work. However, Plan B may delay menses. Therefore, you may want to consider taking a pregnancy test.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some women will experience light bleeding after taking Plan B and may take this as a sign that it\u2019s worked to prevent pregnancy. BUT, spotting is an expected side effect of the morning-after pill and isn\u2019t an indication that it has or has not prevented pregnancy. Getting your period and\/or a negative pregnancy test is the only way to know for sure. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions and for medical advice.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-long-is-plan-b-effective\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How long is Plan B effective?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s best to take Plan B as soon as possible since it works best within the first three days. You can take Plan B up to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.plannedparenthood.org\/learn\/morning-after-pill-emergency-contraception\/whats-plan-b-morning-after-pill\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">five days<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> after unprotected sex, but it won\u2019t work as well by the fifth day. It\u2019s best to take it as soon as possible, preferably by the third day after unprotected sex, so it has the best chance of working.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once Plan B is ingested, it\u2019s only effective for a maximum of about five days. After this amount of time, the hormones that were in the pill will have left the body. The maximum amount of time that Plan B stays in the body coincides with the amount of time that sperm can live inside the female reproductive tract\u2014about five to six days.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"can-pregnancy-still-occur\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bottom line\u2014You can still get pregnant after taking Plan B<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s important to note that you can still get pregnant even after taking Plan B. Also, if you take Plan B after unprotected sex and then have unprotected sex again, you\u2019ll need to take another pill. A long-term form of birth control is the best way to prevent pregnancy. Long-term birth control options include the birth control pill, IUDs, implants, shots, patches, latex condoms, and vaginal rings. For birth control to work, it must be used exactly as directed. If you skip birth control pills, for example, they will not be as effective at preventing pregnancy. And certain forms of birth control, like condoms, must be used every time you have sex to prevent pregnancy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-to-buy-plan-b\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Where to buy Plan B\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone can buy Plan B One-Step over the counter at drugstores and pharmacies without a prescription, and regardless of age or gender. You don\u2019t need a prescription for Plan B, and you don\u2019t need to show ID. Some drugstores keep it behind the counter, so you may need to ask the pharmacy staff to get it for you. You can also get it from family planning centers or health department clinics.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, Plan B can be quite expensive at about $40 to $50. Most insurance companies will cover the cost of Plan B if a healthcare provider prescribes it as an emergency contraceptive. If you\u2019re not able to get a prescription to cover the cost of Plan B, you may be able to get it for free or at a lower price from Planned Parenthood.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another way to save money on the morning-after pill is SingleCare\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/prescription\/plan-b-one-step\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">drug coupon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. To use the SingleCare discount, you\u2019ll need a prescription from your healthcare provider . These coupons could give you discounts of up to 80% off. SingleCare not only offers discounts on Plan B but other forms of birth control too. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/free-birth-control-without-insurance\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn how to find free birth control without health insurance here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Frequently asked questions about Plan B<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Plan B a morning-after pill?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan B is one type of morning-after pill. It is not used for regular birth control. Plan B contains the ingredient levonorgestrel which can prevent pregnancy in the event of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. To be most effective, Plan B should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, preferably within 3 days (72 hours), but can be taken up to 5 days after unprotected sex. The sooner it is taken, the better chance that it will prevent pregnancy. If you are already ovulating, Plan B will not work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can you buy Plan B over-the-counter?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. You can buy morning-after pills like Plan B over the counter at pharmacies. (Ella is the one exception\u2014it\u2019s the only morning-after pill that requires a prescription.) No prescription or identification is required. If you don\u2019t see it on the shelf, you can ask the pharmacist or pharmacy staff, because it may be kept behind the counter. You still won\u2019t need a prescription if it is kept behind the counter. You can also find Plan B at various family planning or health department clinics or Planned Parenthood. You can also check the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planbonestep.com\/where-to-buy-plan-b\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan B website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find locations where you can purchase Plan B.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What makes Plan B less effective?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Things that make Plan B less effective include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking it more than 72 hours after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. It\u2019s best to take Plan B as soon as possible after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking it with interacting medications. Some medications make Plan B less effective, such as certain seizure medications. See the list above, and consult your healthcare provider if you take any of the medications on the list.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vomiting within 2 hours of taking Plan B can prevent it from working in your body. If you vomit within 2 hours of taking Plan B, consult your healthcare provider right away for medical advice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking it at certain times of your cycle. Plan B is most effective before ovulation. If you are already ovulating (or have already ovulated), Plan B will not work to prevent ovulation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking expired medication. It\u2019s a great idea to keep a package or two of Plan B on hand in case of unprotected sex or contraceptive failure so that you can take it as soon as possible when needed. However, check the expiration date. If the medication is expired, it may be less effective, and you should get a new box of Plan B.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which is better, Plan B or Ella?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ella contains the ingredient ulipristal and is considered to be more effective than Plan B and other emergency contraceptives that contain the ingredient levonorgestrel. Ella requires a prescription, while Plan B does not. However, what\u2019s most important is taking emergency contraception as quickly as possible after unprotected sex. So, for example, if it is Friday night and you can\u2019t get in touch with your healthcare provider, it\u2019s best to buy OTC Plan B and take it as soon as possible, rather than wait a few days until you can speak to your healthcare provider to request a prescription for Ella.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Better yet, plan ahead. Speak to your healthcare provider at your next visit about which would be the best emergency contraception for you. If your healthcare provider thinks Ella would be better, have them call in a prescription to your pharmacy so you can fill it right away and have it on hand. If your healthcare provider thinks Plan B would be better for you, you can pick it up on your next trip to the pharmacy to keep on hand.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is Plan B an abortion pill?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plan B is not an abortion pill and will not end a pregnancy if you\u2019re already pregnant. If you\u2019ve accidentally taken Plan B after you\u2019re already pregnant, it\u2019s good to know that there is no evidence to suggest that it\u2019s harmful to developing babies. If Plan B doesn\u2019t work and you become pregnant, it\u2019s unlikely that it will cause harm to you or your baby. Talking with your healthcare provider is the best way to learn about family planning methods that will work best for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Will Plan B affect getting pregnant in the future?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can use Plan B with confidence that it will not affect future fertility. The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.who.int\/iris\/bitstream\/handle\/10665\/70210\/WHO_RHR_HRP_10.06_eng.pdf?sequence=1&amp;isAllowed=y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Health Organization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reports that using hormonal birth control, including emergency contraception like Plan B, does not affect future fertility. 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