Plan B. Where's Yours?

Did you know that you can actually prevent unintended pregnancy if your primary birth control fails?

I want to make sure you have the facts about the emergency contraception Plan B®, also called the "morning-after" pill.

If every woman across the country knew about this option - what it does, how it works, and where they can get it - and used it correctly and consistently, then we could cut in half the three million unintended pregnancies in this country every year, and greatly reduce the need for abortion.

A little prevention goes a long way. Here are the facts:
Emergency contraception can prevent an unintended pregnancy after sex. It can even work up to five days after sex, but it's most effective if taken in the first 24-72 hours.

Emergency contraception does not cause abortion; rather, it prevents pregnancy by inhibiting ovulation, fertilization, or implantation before a pregnancy occurs. If a woman is already pregnant when she takes it, the medication won't harm the pregnancy.

Emergency contraception is a safe, effective birth-control option: that's why the FDA's scientific and medical experts said it should be available to women over the counter.

Plan B®, a brand of emergency contraception, is now available for sale at pharmacies without a prescription for women and men 18 and older. Just bring your ID to the pharmacist. If you are under 18, in most states you will need to get a prescription from a doctor. Nine states (Alaska, California, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Vermont, and Washington) have laws in place that allow specially trained pharmacists to dispense Plan B® to women without a prescription regardless of a woman's age. If you live in one of these states, ask your pharmacist for more information. You can visit www.not-2-late.com for more information about emergency contraception.
It's really that safe and that effective. If you are ever in a situation when you might need Plan B®, remember these important facts - and if you want to take them with you, download a Plan B® flyer here-http://www.prochoiceamerica.org/choice-action-center/take-action/plan-b/