While there is a variety of methods, one of the most well known is the Plan B One-Step pill. Plan B is an emergency contraceptive also known as the "morning-after" pill. It contains a hormone ...

To prolong the life of Plan B, keep the pill away from humid, hot, or bright environments. Plan B is a form of emergency contraception that prevents unwanted pregnancies after having unprotected sex.

Plan B One-Step costs around $50, while generic versions run anywhere from $13 to $45. These options are available over the counter at most drugstores and pharmacies or can be purchased online.

Certain medications and supplements can impact the efficacy of Plan B, such as the herb St. John's wort or certain seizure medications. And research has supported that the pill may fail those with ...

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People with private health insurance would be able to pick up over-the-counter methods like condoms, the “morning after” pill and birth control pills for free under a new rule proposed Monday.

People commonly refer to Plan B as the “morning-after pill.” It is a type of emergency contraception that aims to reduce the likelihood of pregnancy. Penetrative sex can lead to pregnancy.

Plan B is the brand name for a kind of emergency contraception pill with the active ingredient levonorgestrel. Levonorgestrel ...