The Morning After Pill - Emergency Contraception

The Morning After Pill is an emergency contraceptive drug for use after unprotected sex or the failure of preemptive contraceptive measures. Marketed under the brand name of Plan B One-Step, the morning after pill consists of a dosage of progestin hormones designed to stop ovulation, ensuring that fertilization cannot occur. It further acts to inhibit the likelihood of egg and sperm meeting by affecting the movement of either or both.

As an emergency birth control method, the morning after pill is designed to be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex. Despite the nickname "morning after pill", Plan B One-Step can be taken within the first 72 hours after sex and may actually be used up to 5 days after intercourse.

The morning after pill is available over the counter (OTC), with no prescription required for those 17 years or older. It's purchase does require the presentation of valid identification at the pharmacy counter. In most states, women under the age of 17 may be able to acquire a prescription for Plan B One-Step while a few states have instituted a policy making the morning after pill available at select pharmacies with no prescription required.

As an emergency contraceptive treatment, the morning after pill is relatively expensive compared to preemptive birth control methods, with a single dosage costing as much as $45 or more.

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Birth Control Methods

Contraceptive methods generally fall under one of three categories: natural birth control, over-the-counter contraceptives, or prescription birth control methods ... see: Birth Control Methods

Condoms

Condoms are proven safe and effective as contraception devices and are readily available over-the-counter at local pharmacies and markets. Condoms may also be purchased online ... see Condoms

Birth Control Pills

Perhaps the most well known and frequently used method of contraception, the pill is an oral contraceptive medication available by prescription only ... see Birth Control Pills

Female Condoms

The female condom is another safe and effective over-the-counter method of birth control, available at most drug stores, clinics and online retailers ... see Female Condoms

Birth Control Patch

The birth control patch is a prescription-only contraceptive that works in much the same manner as the birth control pill in preventing unwanted pregnancy ... see Birth Control Patch

Contraceptive Sponges

Contraceptive sponges are over-the-counter birth control devices designed to block sperm from reaching and fertilizing an egg. Spermicide is also released to further immobilize sperm ... see Contraceptive Sponges