Plan B emergency contraception helps prevent pregnancy by delaying ovulation. It contains 1.5 mg levonorgestrel, the same active ingredient as regular birth control pills—just at a single, higher dose, and works by delaying ovulation. It is a single tablet that you take by mouth and it must be taken within 72 hours of having unprotected sex.
Plan B is not an abortion pill and it will not affect an existing pregnancy! This is a huge misconception, but it just prevents ovulation. Even though it is not an abortifacient, 7 out of every 8 women who take Plan B will not become pregnant.
Plan B also won’t protect you against HIV/AIDS or any other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). However, you can get some free STI testing (until Dec.11) and prescriptions for antibiotics at the Health Center.
Plan B is a backup method of preventing pregnancy and should not be used as regular birth control. If you do need regular birth control, free condoms are always offered in the Health Center. Or the health center also offers 1 month worth of birth control pills for $10, which is much lower than you might be able to get on your own.
To schedule an appointment email health@owu.edu or call 740-368-3160.
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Contact: Lexi Lease at health@owu.edu