In 2006 the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the Plan B for over-the-counter sales. It is often called the morning after pill or emergency contraceptive pill. It’s only available to those 18 and under without a prescription. Anyone under 18 must see a Doctor and get a prescription.
You need to educate yourself before taking this pill.
Possible side effects:
Nausea and vomiting
Irregular and unpredictable menstrual periods (especially on multiple uses)
Ectopic (tubal) pregnancies, which can be life-threatening.
Breast tenderness
Infertility
How does it work:
by suppressing ovulation (female egg production in the ovary)
by thickening mucous in the cervix which blocks sperm passage.
by making the lining of the uterus hostile to implantation and causing an abortion.
DISEASE
No contraceptive or abortifacient can protect you from the growing epidemic of STD’s (sexually transmitted disease). from STD’s or pregnancy. STD infection can occur in both males and females whether or not a condom is used.
THE SUREST WAY TO AVOID PREGANCY OR ANY INFECTION WITH A SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE IS TO PRACTICE SEXUAL ABSTINENCCE (ABSTAIN FROM ANY SEXUAL CONDUCT) WHILE SINGLE. IF YOU MARRY, SELECT A PARTNER WHO IS NOT INFECTED WITH AN STD AND REMAIN SEXUALY FAITHFUL DURING MARRIAGE.
Any time a pregnancy is abruptly stopped there will be after effects and everyone’s can be different. Take time to think about your actions and the consequences before you engage.
DISEASE
No contraceptive or abortifacient can protect from the growing epidemic of STD’s. Neither can condoms provide complete protection STD’s or pregnancies.
SOURCES AND RESOURCES:
US Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Annals of Pharmacotherapy
This article was written and published by Cheryl Connor. Cheryl has since retired, and all posts she created have been associated with Jenifer Whitemire.
