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How effective is plan-b?

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Plan B One-Step is a type of emergency contraception. This is birth control that can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. People sometimes call it the "morning after pill." But you don't have to wait until the morning after sex to take it. In fact, Plan B is more effective the sooner you take it. read more

If you take it within 72 hours after you've had unprotected sex, levonorgestrel can reduce the risk of pregnancy by up to 89%. If you take Plan B One-Step within 24 hours, it is about 95% effective. But you should know that Plan B One-Step is not as effective as regular contraception. read more

In general, progestin-only emergency contraceptive pills, like Plan B One-Step, Next Choice One Dose, Take Action and Levonorgestrel Tablets, are more effective than combined emergency contraceptive pills. And pills containing an antiprogestin, like ella, are more effective than progestin-only pills. read more

Plan B One-Step is not as effective as using a regular birth control method correctly and consistently. It is a backup method to be taken if your regular birth control fails, or if you have sex without birth control. read more

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