THE MORNING AFTER PILL
Website Admins • September 20, 2024
THE MORNING AFTER PILL
ABC Women's Clinic provides information on emergency contraception and other sexual health related issues. Levonorgestrel is emergency contraception used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse. When making a healthy decision, it is necessary to be informed about the morning-after pill and the corresponding risk factors.(1),(2),(3) Do not take levonorgestrel if you are already pregnant. Levonorgestrel will not end a pregnancy that has already begun.(4)
Levonorgestrel (The Morning-after Pill)
COMMON EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION BRAND NAMES:
- Fallback Solo®
- Next Choice® One Dose
- Opcicon® One-Step
- Plan B® One-Step
If you think you may be pregnant, you should have your pregnancy confirmed. We provide laboratory quality urine pregnancy testing and can confirm your pregnancy through an ultrasound conducted and reviewed by licensed medical staff – at no cost to you.
We are here to confirm your pregnancy, Advocate for you, Validate your concerns, and provide Answers to your questions. We are here for you – no matter what you decide.
REFERENCES
- Physicians Desk Reference. (2020). Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) dose, indications, adverse effects, interactions… from PDR.net. Retrieved from https://www.pdr.net/drug-summary/Plan-B-One-Step-levonorgestrel-573
- Food & Drug Administration. (2010). Ella full prescribing information. 12.1 Mechanism of Action. Accessed on February 5, 2020 from https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/drugsatfda_docs/label/2010/022474s000lbl.pdf
- Larimore, W. L. (2000). The abortifacient effect of the birth control pill and the principle of the ‘double effect. Ethics & Medicine, 16(1), 23-30.
- WEBSTER v. REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES,” The Oyez Project at IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law, accessed June 21, 2014, https://www.oyez.org/cases/1980-1989/1988/1988_88_605/
Finding out that your girlfriend is pregnant can be an overwhelming experience. Whether it’s a surprise or something you’ve both been anticipating, it often comes with a mix of emotions. But one thing is certain: You want to do everything you can to support her and the child, both financially and emotionally. ABC Women’s Clinic is here to help guide you through this time and provide free services and resources. Free Pregnancy Tests: We provide highly-sensitive urine pregnancy tests. Results are quickly delivered with privacy and confidentiality. Ultrasound: we provide free ultrasound services to confirm and date your pregnancy. Maternity and Baby Items ABC Women's Clinic has a Blessings Room, where you’ll find essential supplies such as clothing, diapers, and more. The Blessings Room is available to you throughout your pregnancy and until your child reaches 3 years old.