How effective is the Plan B contraceptive pill?

How effective is Plan B One-Step and other levonorgestrel morning-after pills? A levonorgestrel morning-after pill like Plan B One Step, Next Choice One Dose, Take Action, My Way, and AfterPill can lower your chance of getting pregnant by 75-89% if you take it within 3 days after unprotected sex. read more

The pill contains 1.5 milligrams of levonorgestrel, which is used in lower doses in many birth control pills. Levonorgestrel brands include Econtra EZ, My Way, Next Choice One Dose, Plan B One Step, Preventeza, and Take Action. read more

A levonorgestrel morning-after pill like Plan B One Step, Next Choice One Dose, Take Action, My Way, and AfterPill can lower your chance of getting pregnant by 75-89% if you take it within 3 days after unprotected sex. read more

Plan B is highly effective if taken properly. However, it is only effective as an emergency contraceptive. It shouldn’t be used as routine birth control. It isn’t as effective as other forms of birth control, including birth control pills, intrauterine devices (IUDs), or even condoms. read more