First (and most importantly) Plan B is not an abortion pill. It will not stop pregnancy if you are already pregnant. Secondly, Plan B must be taken as soon as possible within 72 hours (3 days) as sperm can live inside the female reproductive system for up to 6 days. You may want to take Plan B if your routine birth control failed, a condom broke or you had unprotected sex. Plan B is not as effective as routine birth control, and should only be taken in cases of an emergency.
Side effects that may come with taking Plan-B are as followed:
Menstrual changes
Nausea
Lower stomach (abdominal) pain
Tiredness
Headache
Dizziness
Breast pain
Vomiting
If your period is more than a week late, take a pregnancy test.
Consider visiting a healthcare professional or your primary care physician if you are curious or sexually active. Although Plan-B is available over-the-counter speaking with your doctor so you are aware of the risks is always important.
Knowing about Plan-B is very important. The side effects can harm you and if you are already pregnant this drug can harm the fetus. Before taking Plan-B consider all the options at your disposal.
Remember, accidents do happen and your doctor can always assist you in these situations. Also, the on-campus health center is fully equipped with pregnancy tests, condoms and information when needed.