Plan b side effects

The Take Action pill is the generic form of Plan B, a type of emergency contraception. Taking it within 72 hours of condomless sex or a birth control failure can help prevent unintended pregnancy.

The Take Action pill is not regular contraception but is intended to be used as a backup when mistakes happen. However, Take Action may not be suitable in all situations and may increase the risk of ectopic pregnancy.

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This article walks you through how to use the Take Action pill, when it is and isn't a good option, the potential side effects, its effectiveness, and where to buy it.

How It Works

Take Action contains levonorgestrel.

That's a progestin (a female hormone) that's used in many birth control pills.

However, Take Action has more progestin than regular combination birth control pills.

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It also doesn't contain estrogen (the primary female hormone).

Some debate exists over how Take Action works. A popular theory holds that it stops you from ovulating (releasing an egg).

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