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This site is in place to
provide the purchase of three types of birth control
contraceptives, Ortho-Tricyclen "the pill", Ortho Evra
"the patch" and PlanB "the morning after
pill".
Information pertaining to all forms of birth control
contraceptives is also provided. In the event that no birth control method was
used or there was a contraceptive failure, this page discusses
the use of one particular emergency contraceptive (Plan B). This is
because of the critical time element and the fact that the
Plan B emergency contraceptive can
be made available within a 24 hour time period.
Every year around the world, millions of women have unprotected intercourse.
Many of these women deal with the panic of pregnancy and the
feeling that their fate is sealed. In civilized countries
where emergency contraceptives are available, it doesn't have
to be that way. Emergency contraception
gives these women a convenient alternative to prevent pregnancy.
Studies show that the use of an emergency contraceptive could
reduce a woman's risk of pregnancy by 89%.
Approximately half of the pregnancies in the United States each
year are unintentional. Roughly half of these unintended
pregnancies occur because of a contraceptive failure. The
remaining half occurs because no form of birth control
contraceptives is used at all.
In the United States, four out of five teenage pregnancies
are unintentional. This is due in part to the fact that 20%
of fertile teens do not use any form of birth control contraceptives.
The immediate use of an emergency contraceptive is a significant
step we can take to reduce an unintended pregnancy and the need
for induced abortion.
In the event that you need emergency contraception the following method is readily
available.
Plan B (Levonorgestrel) is "The Morning After
Contraceptive Pill" for women. It is US FDA approved, a non-controlled substance and
available only by prescription.
- What is Plan B?
Plan B is an emergency contraceptive that can be used to prevent pregnancy following
unprotected intercourse or a known or suspected contraceptive failure (i.e., a broken
condom). To obtain optimal efficacy, the first tablet should be taken as soon as
possible within 72 hours of intercourse. The second tablet must be taken 12 hours
later.
- Is Plan B safe?
When used as directed, Plan B is safe for most women. There have been no serious
complications associated with Plan B. Common side effects include nausea, abdominal
pain, fatigue, headache, and menstrual changes. Women who are pregnant, have
undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, or have an allergy to the product should not use Plan
B. Plan B cannot terminate an established pregnancy.
- How effective is Plan B?
Taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse, Plan B can, when used correctly,
reduce the risk of pregnancy by 89 percent after a single act of unprotected sex.
Effectiveness declines as the interval between intercourse and the start of treatment
increases.
- Dosage and administration?
Each Plan B packet includes a single course of treatment and consists of two tablets;
each tablet contains 0.75 mg Levonorgestrel. The first tablet should be taken orally
as soon as possible within 72 hours (three days) of unprotected intercourse. The
second tablet must be taken 12 hours later. Plan B is not a substitute for routine
methods of birth control. Plan B does not provide protection from HIV (the virus that
causes AIDS) and other sexually transmitted infections.
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