Plan B emergency contraception: What you need to know

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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
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Let's start by establishing what emergency contraception is. It's a method of preventing pregnancy when you have had unprotected sex, or when you think a contraception method you used has failed. You then need some way to prevent the possible pregnancy you suspect may occur. The dru...

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I am really glad you wrote about this...
Merely Me
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 03:23 PM

Hi Amy!

Great article and right on topic with what our readers are asking about lately. I will definitely be referring our members to your informative article on Plan B.

Thank you!

re: I am really glad you wrote about this...
Amy Hendel
Wednesday, August 26, 2009 at 03:24 PM

Great-thanks

Interesting
Laura B
Friday, September 11, 2009 at 04:56 PM

Thanks for sharing this info.

Laura B

HSA

question
uninformed16
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 11:25 AM

and if we take pills in first 24 hrs what is the chance to get pregnant?

re: question
Amy Hendel
Friday, September 18, 2009 at 11:49 AM

My understanding is that if you follow the directions precisely the incidence of a pregnancy is "quite low" though not 100% so if you do have suspicions after using this contraception, see your OB/GYN.

onset & duration of 1-pill plan b side effects
Anonymous
Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 06:30 PM

What is the onset & duration of the side effects from the new plan b? I've been extremely fatigued, have breast tenderness, & increased appetite. I'm due for my period in a week & took plan b about 8 days ago.

re: onset & duration of 1-pill plan b side effects
Amy Hendel
Sunday, November 01, 2009 at 09:23 PM

The ultimate "proof" that Plan B was effective is obviously to get your period. The dose of the hormone can throw your cycle off a bit and obviously the symptoms you're describing could also precede menstration. You can test for a pregnancy just when your period should be due, but if you are concerned about your symptoms, I would call your OB/GYN and discuss the situation for clarification and a second opinion.