What exactly is Plan B, and how does it work? Will your insurance cover it? Do you need a prescription? Here’s what you need to know about taking the morning-after pill
Plan B. Photo: Plan B Whatever precautions you and your partner take before jumping into bed, there’s always a chance that something could go awry: The condom you snagged at a public-health clinic could tear, someone could “forget” to pull out, or you might realize after the fact that you missed a pill in your birth-control pack. In cases like these, many of us turn to emergency contraceptive pills like Plan B.
There’s also another emergency contraceptive pill called Ella, which contains the progesterone receptor modulator ulipristal acetate, which works similarly to levonorgestrel. The main difference is that Ella requires a prescription, mainly because it’s a newer drug in the United States. How effective are emergency contraceptive pills? According to Planned Parenthood, a levonorgestrel morning-after pill can “lower your chance of getting pregnant by 75-89 percent if you take it within five days after unprotected sex.” However, the sooner you take the pill, the more effective it is, which is why it’s not a bad idea to stock up in advance — especially if you’re having unprotected sex, or if you can’t easily get to a pharmacy.
Do I need to take Plan B if I missed a birth-control pill? If you realize that you’ve forgotten to take a birth-control pill, you should take it as soon as possible, and take your next pill at the same time you normally would.
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