According to the product’s instructions, it is not effective for repeated acts of unprotected intercourse. Plan B gives your body the hormone progesterone (one of the same hormones found in regular birth control pills). It helps prevent pregnancy by delaying ovulation. Because Plan B alters your menstrual cycle, frequent, repeated use of it may actually increase your risk of pregnancy.
You should have a period within 3 weeks after taking Plan B. If you do not have a period, do a pregnancy test. In the meantime, do not have unprotected intercourse. Consider abstaining from sex or using condoms. You may also consider starting a long term method of birth control like the pill, patch, vaginal ring or DepoProvera injection.
Family Planning Plus clinics offer gynecological exams, birth control, pregnancy testing and emergency contraception for little to no cost, depending on your household size and income. STD screenings are free for men and women of all ages. Please feel free to schedule an appointment at any of our clinic locations.
15. May 2012
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