So you had a whoopie whoopsy (aka sex without using contraception). No judgment, friends — it happens. Now that the deed is done, it’s time to talk options.
Here’s the lowdown on Plan B and the abortion pill — and why they’re not the same thing.
Fast facts about Plan B
Plan B is a type of emergency contraception (EC).
It is not the abortion pill. It will not end an existing pregnancy.
It contains the same hormone (levonorgestrel) as birth control pills but at a higher dose.
It shouldn’t be used as an everyday form of birth control.
You need to take it within 72 hours of sex. It’s more effective if you take it within the first 24 hours.
So you had a whoopie whoopsy (aka sex without using contraception). No judgment, friends — it happens. Now that the deed is done, it’s time to talk options.
Here’s the lowdown on Plan B and the abortion pill — and why they’re not the same thing.
Fast facts about Plan B
Plan B is a type of emergency contraception (EC).
It is not the abortion pill. It will not end an existing pregnancy.
It contains the same hormone (levonorgestrel) as birth control pills but at a higher dose.
It shouldn’t be used as an everyday form of birth control.
You need to take it within 72 hours of sex. It’s more effective if you take it within the first 24 hours.