Plan B, sometimes referred to as the “morning after pill,” is emergency contraception you take within 72 hours after unprotected sex. The sooner you take it, the better it works.
- Helps prevent pregnancy before it starts
- No ID, no Rx required to purchase
- Won’t hurt your chances of getting pregnant in the future
Plan B is safe and effective. Some women may experience side effects from taking Plan B; these side effects tend to be mild. Remember: Plan B doesn't stay in your body long term, and it contains levonorgestrel - the same ingredient found in many popular birth control pills.
Possible Plan B side effects include:
- A period that’s lighter, heavier, early, or late
- Nausea
- Lower abdominal cramps
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Breast tenderness
- Vomiting