You may know it as “the morning-after pill” or Plan B — whatever you call it, it’s important to know the difference between Plan B and the abortion pill.
Plan B is an over-the-counter drug that can be used within 72 hours of having unprotected sex to attempt to prevent pregnancy. Plan B prevents pregnancy by interfering with the physical processes of ovulation or fertilization, depending on when it was taken. It can also prevent the implantation of a fertilized egg if it’s not able to prevent fertilization.
It’s important to note that while Plan B prevents pregnancy from keeping the sperm away from the egg, the abortion pill is used to terminate a pregnancy that has already begun to grow and develop.
If you have already taken a positive pregnancy test, do not take Plan B. Visit your local pregnancy center for a free ultrasound scan and medical consultation to explore your pregnancy options and resources in a safe and judgment-free environment.