Tag: birth control

Plan B & Other Emergency Contraceptives

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  Emergency contraceptives, which are a form of birth control, are referred to by many names including the morning-after pill, “the pill”, Levonogestrel pill, Plan B One-Step®, Next Choice One Dose®, My Way®, EContra® EZ, Take Action®,  and Ella®.  They are not the same as RU486 (the abortion pill). The purpose of emergency contraception is to prevent pregnancy after unprotected … Continued

Can I Still Get Pregnant On Birth Control?

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Have you missed a period? Or experienced breast tenderness, nausea, or strange cravings? If you are using birth control, you may be wondering if the symptoms you are experiencing mean that you might be pregnant, or if it’s just a side effect of the birth control. The fact is, it IS possible to get pregnant, no matter what type of … Continued