Emergency Contraception 101
 Plan BŪ is an emergency contraceptive commonly referred to as the morning after pill that is the single most promising avenue for preventing unintended pregnancy and abortion.
What is Plan BŪ?
Plan BŪ is a simple, safe and effective birth control that can prevent unintended pregnancy after sexual assault, contraceptive failure, or unprotected sex. It is a stronger dose of ordinary birth control that when taken within 72 hours, can substantially reduce the risk of pregnancy. When is Plan BŪ most effective?
Plan BŪ should be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex but can still be effective up to five days after intercourse. Effectiveness drops by 50% with every 24 hours so Plan BŪ should be taken as soon as possible. Does Plan BŪ cause an abortion?
Plan BŪ does not cause abortion. Plan BŪ, like ordinary birth control pills, prevent ovulation or fertilization before pregnancy occurs - it will not work once a pregnancy has begun. If a woman is pregnant Plan BŪ will have no effect and will not harm the pregnancy. How can I get Plan BŪ?
If you are 18 or older, you can purchase emergency contraception at the pharmacy counter without a prescription or obtain the medication at a health care clinic. If you are under 18, you will need to get a prescription from a doctor and get the prescription filled at a pharmacy. How much does Plan BŪ cost?
Prices at pharmacies in Wisconsin vary between $34-$50. Some health care clinics offer Plan BŪ at a reduced cost or for free.
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