Question 1

should i use plan b? i was on a 3 day course of bactrim and had sex and the condom broke. i am on ortho tri cyclen lo for 7 years.  i am concerned that the bactrim may have effected my bc pill. should i take  plan b?

Accepted Answer

Plan B: If the condom was unreliable and broke, would take plan B as precaution, especially with Bactrim use during the time frame.

Question 2

is plan b safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Plan b is safe and effective - it works over 85% of the time if used within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex and about 80% if used within 120 hours (5 days).  There are few complications, but there are side effects occasionally, like nausea and headache.

Question 3

how safe is plan b?

Accepted Answer

Plan b: I'm not sure i can fully answer this question but i will do my best. If you aren't on any form on birth control and you have taken Plan B once then you are fine, it becomes a problem when you rely on Plan B and take it multiple times within a few months. At that point i  would recommend talking to a doctor about birth control pills and other methods otherwise it is safe from the situation i listed.

Question 4

is plan b effective?

Accepted Answer

Efficacy of Plan B: Plan B pills contain a high dose of the active ingredient Levonorgestrel, which is a second generation progestin.  Progestins, just like natural Progesterone cause the uterine endometrium to slough thus causing a period.  It works mainly by stopping the release of an egg from the ovary.
It is possible that it may also work by preventing fertilization of an egg and its attachment to the uterus.

Question 5

do plan b really work ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Plan b is there, of course, because the better method plan a is not present. 
Plan b does work. The sooner it's taken the better it works. The effectiveness gradually decreases over the next 5 days
a newer emergency contraception called Ella (ulipristal acetate) has more even effectiveness over the next 5 days.

Question 6

what is plan b one step?

Accepted Answer

Plan B: is like an alternative to 'Plan A". In other words if you are using one form of birth control but it fails, you can then use Plan B as part of a back up plan. It is an emergency contraceptive.

Question 7

what does taking plan b do?

Accepted Answer

Prevents implantatio: Plan b prevents the implantation of an egg on the wall of the uterus, a necessary step in the start of fetal development.  This is not technically an abortion but is considered such by certain religiously oriented folks.

Question 8

what if plan b does not work?

Accepted Answer

Options: Then you have to think about the possibility of being pregnant and figure out what options are available to you.

Question 9

how often can you take plan b?

Accepted Answer

Only when the: contraception you are using fails. It should not be used as a substitute for birth control pills.

Question 10

does plan b work 4 days later?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but diminishing: Studies have shown that women can still benefit from using Plan B as late as 4 days after unprotected sex.  It's better than not using is you're worried about pregnancy.  The sooner you take Plan B after unprotected intercourse, the better, but taking it is better than not!  hope that helps!

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