Tag: Plan b one step

In the United States, nearly one in four sexually active women has used emergency contraception [1.4.5]. Understanding the answer to 'What does Plan B do exactly?' is crucial for making informed decisions about reproductive health after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.

Nearly one in four women in the U.S. who have ever had sex have used emergency contraception [1.9.1]. When faced with this choice, many wonder: which is better, Plan B or levonorgestrel? The answer is that they are medically the same, but differ in branding and cost [1.2.5, 1.3.1].

When used as emergency contraception, levonorgestrel can reduce the risk of pregnancy if taken within a specific timeframe after unprotected intercourse. So, **what is levonorgestrel?** It is a synthetic progestin hormone widely used in various forms of birth control.