The “Morning After Pill” also known as Plan B & emergency contraception wasn’t
The “Morning After Pill” also known as Plan B & emergency contraception wasn’t approved by the FDA until a staggeringly late year—1998. Although many of us are now able to buy emergency contraception at our local retailer, back then it wasn’t as easy. Then, a prescription from a doctor was needed to buy Plan B, & the product was age restricted. In 2013, the FDA set new guidance around Plan B, which allowed it to be sold directly on the shelf for purchase without a prescription. Even better? The FDA removed age barriers on Plan B, allowing young people to be able to access it. ✨FAQ:What is Plan B?Plan B is a time-sensitive medication that prevents unintended pregnancy when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex (but the sooner it’s taken, the more effective it is). Emergency contraception is a safe & effective way to prevent pregnancy. Wait… but isn’t Plan B like an abortion?Despite Brett Kavanaugh calling certain contraceptives, “abortion-inducing” that couldn’t be further from the truth. Taking Plan B prevents a pregnancy from happening before it ever starts. That means, if the person is already pregnant, the pill will not be effective.Art by Liberal Jane -- source link
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