Plan B/Morning After Pill?
Plan B does not protect against
HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases.
HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases.
The most common side effects in the Plan B clinical trial were:
nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, and menstrual changes.
nausea, abdominal pain, fatigue, headache, and menstrual changes.
The manufacturer warns that Plan B is not
recommended for routine use as a contraceptive.
recommended for routine use as a contraceptive.
What is the "Morning After Pill"?
The Morning After Pill, also known as Plan B contains a high dosage of the hormone progestin, and when it is used as directed, it prevents or ends pregnancy. It is marketed as an "emergency contraceptive."
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