I just took a plan b yesterday and a condom broke on me today is it safe to take another plan b
Yes, it’s safe. Plan B (AKA the morning-after pill, a type of emergency contraception) can help prevent pregnancy when you take it after having unprotected sex. But, it won’t prevent pregnancy for any sex you have after taking it. So if you use the morning-after pill and then have unprotected sex, you’ll need to take it again.
If you’re having vaginal sex and you don’t want to get pregnant, use an ongoing form of birth control like the pill, patch, ring, shot, implant, or IUD. Using both a condom and another method of birth control gives you extra protection from pregnancy and also protects you and your partner from STIs.
Can a trans man on testosterone take Plan B after unprotected sex?
Yes. A trans person can take testosterone (T) or HRT with emergency contraception. It’s best to take emergency contraception within 120 hours (5 days) after having unprotected sex for it to work best.
It’s important to know that Plan B doesn’t work as well if you weigh 155 pounds or more. And ella doesn’t work as well if you weigh 195 pounds or more. You can get a copper IUD as a form of emergency contraception. It’s the most effective type of emergency contraception if inserted within 120 hours (5 days) after having unprotected sex, and it will continue to give you pregnancy protection for up to 12 years.
Taking testosterone won’t stop you from getting pregnant, so use a form of birth control if you want to prevent pregnancy. And taking emergency contraception while on T and other hormonal birth control can affect your hormone levels, so speak with your nurse or doctor about your best birth control options.
Is it normal to get my period early after taking plan b?
Yes. It’s totally normal for your next period to be different from what you’re used to after taking emergency contraception, like Plan B. It may come earlier or later, and be heavier, lighter, or more spotty than usual. Your period may also be the same as it normally is. You might experience other side effects, like an upset stomach, feeling lightheaded or dizzy, or tender breasts for a short while when you take the morning-after pill.
You can buy morning-after pills over the counter without a prescription in most drugstores, pharmacies, and online . Brand names include Plan B One Step, Take Action, My Way, AfterPill, and others.
I’ve only had sex twice, both times on birth control and both times with a condom….Should I be taking Plan-B after having sex just to be safe or am I just super paranoid?
I have been on birth control since for the beginning of May. I’ve had sex probably twice a month since then, and have taking an emergency contraceptive each time after sex because I panick. I am good about taking my pills and don’t miss them, but I just get so scared that I take the EC anyways. Is this bad for me? Will it make my normal birth control less effective? Do I need to wait a certain number of days to have sex again after taking plan b if I’m taking pills regularly?
So I had sex for the first time last night. I’m on the depo shot but we didn’t use a condom. He didn’t come in me, but would it still be safe to use plan b???
I had unprotected sex but he pulled out and I’m on birth control and use it regularly should I still get plan b?
First off, good for y’all for being on top of pregnancy prevention. It warms my sex educator heart to see people being so knowledgeable about birth control and responsible about their sexual health.
But I also hate seeing folks panic and worry when they probably don’t need to. So here’s the deal: if you’re using a reliable birth control method correctly — whether that’s the pill, patch, ring, shot, IUD, or implant — you don’t need to use emergency contraception pills (aka Plan B) also. And some of you are even using an extra birth control method, like condoms or pulling out, on top of your regular birth control. In this case especially, your pregnancy prevention game is already A+. (An extra high five to those of you using condoms, who are getting protection from STDs too!)
Of course, if you DO make a birth control mistake — like missing two or more birth control pills in a row, not putting a new ring in on time, or the condom breaks or falls off — it may be a good idea to use emergency contraception if you have sex during that time.
There’s nothing harmful or dangerous about taking over-the-counter emergency contraception pills (like Plan B) when you’re already using another reliable birth control method, but it can get expensive and cause unnecessary stress. It’s important to note that it’s not a good idea to use ella — a certain type of emergency contraception pill that you need a prescription for — if you’re also using hormonal birth control, because they can make each other less effective.
So keep being diligent about birth control, but feel free to relax a little and trust your method to do its job as long as you’re doing your job and using it correctly. You can save the emergency contraception pills for actual emergencies.
Hi! Sorry to bother but I have a question about plan b, will it still be effective if used right away? I had sex with my partner but his condom broke and we rushed to the nearest drug store and I took it like 10-15 minutes right after we had sex, just wondering if it was too soon or not?? Thank you!
Ya done good! When it comes to emergency contraception (AKA the morning-after pill), speed is the name of the game. Plan B (and all other brands of over-the-counter emergency contraception) work best when you take them as soon as you can after unprotected sex. Meaning you can take it the second you realize after sex that you had a birth control oopsie.
Sperm can live in your body for up to 6 days after sex, looking for an egg to fertilize. The way emergency contraception pills work is by stopping your ovaries from releasing an egg (it’s kinda like pulling the emergency brake on ovulation). And the more time it has to work its magic, the better your chances of preventing pregnancy will be.
Does plan B loose it’s effectivenes if you have taken it over time more than once? I mean not consistently, but if I’ve taken it 4 times ovr the span of 4 years.
Nope! The number of times you take Plan B, or any other brand of emergency contraception (aka the morning-after pill), won’t affect how well it prevents pregnancy. The morning-after pill works just as well the first time you take it as it will the 4th or even 40th time. The most important thing is just making sure you take Plan B as soon as possible after unprotected sex, ideally within the first 3 days. That’s because the sooner you take it, the better it works.
It’s totally safe to take the morning-after pill more than once, whenever you need to. But there’s a reason it’s known as “emergency contraception.” The morning-after pill isn’t as good at preventing pregnancy as other non-emergency types of birth control (like the IUD, implant, shot, ring, patch, or pill). It can also be more expensive than other types of birth control. So if you find yourself having to rely on it often, talk with your nurse or doctor (like the ones at your local Planned Parenthood) about more convenient and effective ways to prevent pregnancy.
If I take plan B a few hours before sex am I protected?
Plan B and other morning-after pills work when you take them after sex. That’s because emergency contraception like Plan B prevents pregnancy by delaying when you ovulate and thickening cervical mucus (to stop sperm from getting to an egg). By taking emergency contraception before sex, you may not be delaying ovulation long enough. That said, if you take emergency contraception and then have sex again within 24 hours, you don’t have to take it a second time.
Want to be proactive about preventing pregnancy? Start a regular birth control method like IUDs, implants, or birth control pills. Regular birth control is way more effective than Plan B. And remember that a condom is important for protecting you from STDs.
Does Plan B have a shelf life? Can I buy some so that I have it on hand and keep it for a while, or does it have to be taken the day it’s bought?
Plan B and other over-the-counter emergency contraception brands do have shelf lives and expiration dates — but luckily they’re long, usually a few years away from when they’re stocked on the shelf. Stocking up ahead of time is a totally splendid and very practical idea — especially because emergency contraception works better the sooner you take it. Keeping it somewhere convenient so you can take it right away if you need it? You’re a genius!
Plan B and other over-the-counter emergency contraception brands (like Next Choice, Take Action, or levonorgestrel) aren’t the only kinds of morning after pill. Ella is another kind of emergency contraception that may work better for you as long as you’re not currently using hormonal birth control — but you need a prescription to get it. Take this quiz to find out what kind of emergency contraception is right for you.
I was at the drugstore and I saw that they had a few different brands of plan b. Some of them were cheaper than others so like, do they all work the same or are more expensive ones stronger?
Short answer: all morning-after pill brands that you can buy without a prescription work the same, regardless of price. It doesn’t matter if you get it at a pharmacy, convenience store, health center, or a reliable online drugstore. Get yo bargain on!
Like most medicines, there are different brands of morning-after pills. They may be different prices, but they all have the same active ingredients and have the same effectiveness.
In the U.S., all over-the-counter morning-after pills use 1.5mg of levonorgestrel to prevent pregnancy. Levonorgestrel is a type of progestin, the same kind of hormone that’s in all hormonal birth control, like the IUD, pill, and shot.
Some brands of levonorgestrel morning-after pills that are sold in the U.S. include:
Plan B One-Step
Next Choice One Dose
My Way
Aftera
Take Action
EContra EZ
Option 2
Athentia Next
Fallback Solo
Opcicon One-Step
Morning After
AfterPill (only available online)
Less expensive brands are often called “generics.” The FDA requires generic medications to have the same active ingredient, strength, dosage, quality, and effectiveness as name brands. So why can they cost less if they work the same? Because the companies making generics don’t usually pay for advertising, and they don’t have to run the expensive clinical trials that the original brand needed to do to get FDA approval for that kind of drug.
You can always double-check with the pharmacist if you’re concerned about buying the right pill. But as long as it says “levonorgestrel 1.5mg” somewhere on the package, feel free to buy the cheapest morning-after pill on the shelf — it will work exactly the same as more expensive brands.
