Morning After Pill

The Morning-After pill, Plan B One-Step®  (not to be confused with Ella) works by releasing a high dose of progestin (levonorgestrel) which is found in many birth control pills. It may work by preventing the egg and sperm from meeting by delaying ovulation. The pill must be taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex. Taking Plan B One-Step® does not reliably stop ovulation, so fertilization of the egg may still take place.  However, by other effects, the medication then prevents the newly-formed life from settling into the uterus and continuing to grow, which some consider a form of early abortion.*

If implantation has already occurred, the Morning-After pill is not effective in terminating the pregnancy. Also, it will not protect you against sexually transmitted diseases. Side effects may include: changes in your period, nausea and vomiting, lower abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, dizziness or breast tenderness.  For more information on the Morning-After Pill and other forms of emergency contraception make an appointment to learn more.