Morning After Pill
Before taking the Morning After
Pill, you should understand what
it is, what it could mean to
your health and how it works.
Give us a call and one of our
counselors will be happy to
discuss it with you, confirm
your pregnancy and advise you on
your options.
What is it?
The “morning after pill” is a
large dose of oral
contraceptive. Known as Plan B,
the pill is actually 2 tablets,
one taken within 72 hours of
intercourse and the second 12
hours later. It is NOT the same
as RU-486.
How does it work?
Plan B is believed to act as an
emergency contraceptive
principally by preventing
ovulation or fertilization. In
addition, it may inhibit
implantation. It is not
effective once the process of
implantation has begun.
Things to consider
- Emergency contraception
is not effective if a woman
is already pregnant.
- Plan B does not protect
against HIV infection (AIDS)
and other sexually
transmitted diseases.
- The most common side
effects in the Plan B
clinical trial were nausea,
abdominal pain, fatigue,
headache, and menstrual
changes.
- The manufacturer warns
that Plan B is not
recommended for routine use
as a contraceptive.
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