Levonorgestrel is a female hormone that prevents the women from not ovulating and is used in many birth control pills for years (Plan B One Step, 2015). Plan B is a drug that contains a high dose of levonorgestrel (Plan B One Step, 2015). This is because Plan B is used as a type of emergency contraceptive (WebMD, 2016). Plan B is used to prevent pregnancy if a woman has had unprotected sex. It is also used if there is failure of another form of birth control, such condom breaking or missing more than two birth control pills (Drugs.com, 2016). “Plan B One-Step is not the same as RU-486, which is an abortion pill. It does not cause a miscarriage or abortion” (WebMD, 2016). Plan B will not work if a women is already pregnant when it is taken.
Plan B is effective if the first dose is taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex (Drugs.com, 2016). The second dose must be taken 12 hours after the first. If the first dose is taken within the 72 hours, this can reduce the risk pregnancy by up to 89%. If Plan B is taken within 24 hour it is 95% effective (WebMD, 2016). Around 7 out of every 8 women would been
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Plan B is also available over the counter at pharmacies (Women's Med, 2016). Plan B does not affect a women’s ability in the future if she wants to get pregnant (Teen Health Source, n.d.). Another advantage with Plan B is that there is no prescription or identification required. There is also not a age restriction to get Plan B (Plan B One Step, 2015).Some disadvantages is Plan B you are not protected from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If pregnancy does occur there is a slightly higher risk of the pregnancy being ectopic. Plan B may also be less effective if the women weighs more than 165 pounds or 65 kilograms (Teen Health Source, n.d.). Another disadvantage is that Plan B is costly it can cost approximately fifty to sixty dollars and sometimes more at a pharmacy (Bahler,
In another article, “FDA Ordered to Rethink Age Restriction for Plan B,” Stein points out how in today’s society it is okay for young girls to purchase the Plan B pill over the counter but yet they can’t even see a PG-13 movie (A.2). Also, Stein goes on to mention that the Plan B pill has not been tested to discover the possible side effects or what happens when it is used multiple times raising concerns as the pill consists of very high doses of hormones. Other hormonal methods require a prescription, why shouldn’t Plan B? Plan B is not a form of birth control, it is an emergency contraceptive. By allowing the pill to be readily available over the counter, it is sending a message that it is okay to be sexually active without the use of birth
Unwanted pregnancies can be stopped. The morning-after pill can prevent a pregnancy if taken within 72 hours. It can reduce pregnancy by up to 89%. The pill has a higher dose of levonorgestrel, the hormone found in birth control pills. A survey conducted by Livescience.com showed that 22% of females that are of ages 15-19 that had sexual intercourse have used the pill at least once in their lives. The pill can also give teenś privacy.
In Summary, the pill remedies the chance of ineffectiveness of methods of contraception like birth control and condoms without invasive surgery. The pill has the potential to reduce the number of surgical abortions and undesired pregnancies in the United States considerably, especially if it is provided over the counter. The pill is radically more effective the sooner one takes it after intercourse and the great advantage of making it available over the counter as opposed to by prescription only, is that it would give a larger number of women faster and more access to it. Fortunately, for the women of America, the FDA has recommended making the morning after pill available over the counter in the United States as it is in other
Plan B (Morning- After Pill) cost is $36.00 to $65.00 its effectiveness is 89%you don’t need a doctor’s
So, you had un-protected sex, now what? Do you believe in the morning after pill, or dose your religion frown on contraceptives? What is a contraceptive, what is an emergency contraceptive like the morning after pill, where can I find them and how are they used? Don’t worry we’re going to cover it all so you can make an informed decision that is best for you. Always talk to your doctor before taking contraceptives, or and medication,
Plan B One-Step, also known as the morning-after pill, is currently available to all females of any age without a pharmacist’s approval. However, this has not always been the case. It used to be that females could not obtain the contraceptive if they were under the age of 17 and it was only available over-the-counter with valid identification. Many people still believe in those restriction, including the current president of the United States. On December 8, 2011 Barak Obama presented interesting points in an interview on Plan B about the safety for girls regarding the pill. Plan B stops the release of an egg from the ovary. It also may prevent a sperm from fertilizing the egg. If fertilization has already occurred, Plan B prevents the fertilized
The ad shows a young happy couple who seems to be in love after the “perfectly imperfect” moment. The phrase “for the perfectly imperfect” is used in the ad to explain that the product is there when you need it; it’s found over the counter and is in most drug stores. Saying that it is for the “perfectly imperfect” moment can almost be titled a fantasy. Plan B One-Step may be effective; this does not entirely make it safe. The contraceptive pill does not prevent catching a sexually transmitted disease or infection. Even though “the moment was perfect”, the ad does not tell the negative side effects or other problems that the contraceptive pill could have.
The emergency birth control pill comes with easy to follow directions and because it contains the same ingredients as regular birth control, in larger douses, it is a safe option. The pill has a high success rate that is
Plan B is a quick drug to take the morning after sex, before a pregnancy even starts. Plan B and birth control are two different types of drug with different side effects. As for Plan B, the females has no headaches, no causes of acne, and no weight gain. It is possible for nausea and vomiting. Therefore with birth control, females might have headaches, have acne problems, and some females gain weight from taking birth control. As for birth control, females will not get as sick as Plan B. There is a reason why Plan B is over-the-counter because it has no effect on the female unlike birth control. Plan B can be over-the-counter, but birth control has a very high risk that will cause a lot of side effects. The fact that Plan B is ineffective is the only reason why it is over-the-counter, other than that birth control is more effective and more risky than
Plan B pill is effective in preventing pregnancy only when taken with in 72 hours of sex.
First, a mother is less likely to seek prenatal care during an unintended pregnancy. Pre-pregnancy health problems may go untreated, the mother may experience pregnancy related health problems such ectopic pregnancy and other maternal health problems (Reducing unintended, 2005).Second, the mother and family may experience psychological problems such as depression and anxiety. An unintended pregnancy can also prove to be harmful for the infant as well. In the first year, an infant is at high risk for low birth weight, abuse and death (Reducing unintended, 2005). As mentioned, many unintended pregnancies are terminated through abortion without regard to life. It is important for women of childbearing age to be aware of alternatives that will prevent unintended pregnancy. Emergency Contraception (EC) also known as the morning after pill is an alternative method used when birth control methods have failed to prevent unintended pregnancy.There are many people who support the morning after pill and many who are against the emergency contraceptive. According to the blog “A Night for Emergency Contraception”, the morning after pill is a good way to stay safe and have fun. Emergency contraception is now easier to take, one no longer has to take one pill then wait twelve hours to take another. It is now available over the counter in a one step formula. People of religious faith on the other hand are not in favor of this type of contraceptive. It seems they
Speculation of when life actually begins in the womb and whether or not the Morning After pill encourages sex amongst teenagers has been carried out for years and with that speculation, many perspectives have been formed for different sides of the pill. Data and opinions have been weighed in regards to the Morning After Pill, but though an examination of different perspectives on this controversial subject, research supports that the Morning After pill is receiving praise and possesses many benefits for women.
The idea of Emergency Contraception is not a new to society, however it is still igniting many debates just as it did when it was first introduced to the United States. Emergency contraception continues to be a highly emotional and controversial issue, both for advocates who believe EC will lower the number of unintended pregnancies and abortions, and for opponents who believe that using EC amounts to an abortion. The controversy fueling this debate centers around one of the ways that emergency contraception works. Emergency contraception can prevent or delay ovulation, affect the movement of the egg or sperm: making them less likely to meet, it can also interfere with the fertilization process and prevent implantation of a fertilized egg.
Since their development, contraceptive techniques and their widespread use have caused some controversy between groups with different views on the issue. Contraception is defined as any method that is used to prevent pregnancy and it can come in a few different forms. Barrier methods prevent sperm cells from reaching the ovum so fertilization cannot occur. Other methods that have received more criticism are those that use hormones to prevent implantation of the already fertilized ovum. There is also a post-coital contraceptive pill, more commonly known as the morning after pill or emergency contraception, that can be taken if other methods of birth control have failed or were absent. It works by causing the lining of the uterus to shed,
Students feel that going through a pharmacy is too much hassle but by purchasing the pill in a vending machine is great if need in a real emergency. By having the Plan B available quickly will reduce pregnancy and abortion that many teens face on a daily basis.