Is Plan B only over-the-counter?

Plan B is usually the easiest — anyone can buy it over-the-counter without a prescription at most drugstores, pharmacies, and superstores, no matter your age or gender. ella can be harder to get than Plan B because you need a prescription.
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Is Plan B available on the shelf?

You can usually find these morning-after pills on the shelf in the “family planning” or “feminine hygiene” section at drugstores, pharmacies, and superstores. You don't need a prescription to buy them, and you don't need to show ID. Read more about Plan B morning after pills.
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Is Plan B over the counter or shelf?

Can you purchase Plan B over-the-counter? Yes, Plan B emergency contraception is available without a prescription. Plan B is kept behind the pharmacy counter in most drug stores and may only be available during pharmacy hours.
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Do they only sell Plan B over the counter?

You can buy these morning-after pills over the counter without a prescription in most drugstores and pharmacies. These types of morning-after pills work best when you take them within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex, but you can take them up to 5 days after. The sooner you take them, the better they work.
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Is Plan B at CVS locked?

Plan B is locked not only to stop Them from becoming One, but because it costs $40-50. It costs this much for a local witch to bless Them, as a second safety measure, to prevent them from Combining.
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The Science of 'Plan B' - Emergency Contraception



Will Plan B work if he came in me 4 times?

Emergency contraceptives (such as Plan B One-Step, which is also sold as Next Choice One Dose) can be taken after unprotected sex to help reduce the risk of pregnancy. And if you're wondering, “Does Plan B work if he came multiple times?” the answer is yes, as the quantity of semen should be immaterial.
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When should a girl take Plan B?

You can take these morning-after pills up to five days after unprotected sex, but they work much better if you take them during the first three days. Take a pregnancy test if you haven't gotten your period within three weeks after taking the morning-after pill.
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How effective is Plan B after 2 days?

Plan B is 95% effective if you take it within 24 hours and 89% effective within 72 hours. But it might be less effective if you are ovulating, or have unprotected sex after taking Plan B.
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Can I take Plan B twice in 2 days?

What if you take it twice in 2 days — will it make it more effective? Taking additional doses of an EC pill won't make it more effective. If you've already taken the required dose, you don't need to take an additional dose on the same day or the day after.
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How can I get Plan B for free?

You may be able to get the morning-after pill for free or low cost from a Planned Parenthood health center or your local health department. Call your nearest Planned Parenthood to see if they can hook you up with emergency contraception that fits your budget.
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Why should Plan B be over the counter?

It is much stronger than regular contraceptive products, yet those are prescription only. The only reason Plan B is BTC/OTC is purely political.
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How old do you have to be to buy a Plan B pill at CVS?

You can buy emergency contraception at CVS. You do not need a prescription or ID, and there is no minimum age for purchasing emergency birth control.
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Can a guy buy Plan B?

Yes. The morning-after pill is also known as emergency contraception, emergency birth control, backup birth control, and by the brand names Plan B One-Step, ella, and Next Choice. Plan B One-Step and Next Choice are available from drugstores and health centers without a prescription for women and men 17 and older.
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Does 711 sell Plan B?

If Dolan is talking about emergency contraception, we would note that only one type of morning-after pill for sale in the US without a prescription: Plan B One Step and its generics. These are also not sold on any shop on any street in America. These are not sold at 7-11.
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What happens if a male takes Plan B?

Nothing will happen if he only took one. There's a one in four chance that the pill was a dummy anyway, as most packets include seven tablets with no drugs in them (meant to maintain the habit of taking the pill while the 'withdrawal bleed' happens).
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Does Plan B have a weight limit?

Plan B does not have a weight limit that prevents people with a higher body mass index (BMI) from taking it. It is still safe to use in individuals with a higher body weight, and it will still substantially reduce the chance of pregnancy when a person uses it within 3 days of having unprotected sex.
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Does Plan B work with Precum?

In fact, according to Planned Parenthood, For every 100 people who use the pull out method perfectly, four will get pregnant. If you suspect pre-cum may have made its way inside of you, emergency contraception (like Plan B) can be a great way to put your mind at ease. In fact, Dr.
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Can Plan B fail?

One-dose emergency contraception pills prevent pregnancy between 50-100% of the time. Some reasons emergency contraceptive pills can fail include ovulation timing, BMI and drug interactions.
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How do I know if Plan B worked?

How do you know if Plan B worked? The only way to know if Plan B has prevented pregnancy is to wait for your next period. If your period arrives more than a week late, you may want to consider taking a pregnancy test.
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How long does it take for sperm to reach the egg?

Once the sperm enters the reproductive system, it can take about 30-45 minutes to reach the egg. For this, it is important to have a healthy sperm which has the right kind of motility to reach the egg and fertilize it. Once inside the body of a woman, a healthy sperm can live up to 2-5 days.
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How do I tell when I'm ovulating?

Signs of Ovulation
  1. Rise in basal body temperature, typically 1/2 to 1 degree, measured by a thermometer.
  2. Higher levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), measured on a home ovulation kit.
  3. Cervical mucus, or vaginal discharge, may appear clearer, thinner, and stretchy, like raw egg whites.
  4. Breast tenderness.
  5. Bloating.
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Can my boyfriend pick up the morning-after pill?

There are no laws preventing men buying the morning after pill. Men can theoretically buy Plan B over the counter, just as women can, as this medication doesn't need a prescription. However, some pharmacies will not sell the morning after pill to men.
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How old do you have to be to buy Plan B?

If your under 18 do you need someone over 18 to come i with you? Anyone 17 or older can buy Plan B One Step or Next Choice — the morning-after pill — over the counter at a drug store, Planned Parenthood health center, or another health clinic.
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How old do you have to be to buy the morning-after pill?

You need to be 16 or over to buy Levonelle. If you are under 16 you will need a prescription from a doctor to get it. ellaOne can be taken within 120 hours (5 days) of having unprotected sex, but it's most effective if taken as soon as possible after having unprotected sex.
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Do you have to ask for Plan B?

Do you need a prescription to purchase EC? For Plan B, you don't need a prescription to purchase EC. It is available to everyone without a prescription. But, you still have to purchase it from the pharmacist behind the counter.
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