The Morning After Pill

Make the best decision by educating yourself; it is good to know all of the facts before taking the Morning After Pill. Your body and your health are important; please contact us for more information and confidential help. Take time to read the facts below so you can make an informed decision.

What is The Morning After Pill?
The Morning After Pill or emergency contraception is any type of hormonal birth control taken after unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive (condom, etc.) failure. There are many types of morning after pill. In the US, Plan B® (a progestin-only pill) is the most prominent.

The Morning After Pill is reported to work within 72 hours after sex and can lower your chance of pregnancy by up to 89%. Administered in two tablets; the first must be taken within 72 hours and the second 12 hours after the first.

Should I Take the Morning After Pill?
Many times, women panic after having unprotected sex and scramble to take the Morning After Pill. However, did you know that you can only become pregnant on certain days of the month – around the time that you ovulate? Typically, there are only about three to five days a month in which pregnancy can occur. Many women take the Morning After Pill during a time when they are not fertile and unable to become pregnant. Please contact us for more information.

Are There Side Effects?
Just like other medication, there are side effects.

• Side effects of Plan B® include nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, heavier menstrual bleeding and lighter menstrual bleeding

Our center has a lot of information on the Morning After Pill, but we do not refer or prescribe it. We are here to help you sort through your concerns. If you are sexually active, we recommend that you take a pregnancy test before taking the Morning After Pill. You could already be pregnant, and would not need to take the medication. Please contact our center to get a free pregnancy test.