Plan B and Plan C are occasionally confused because of the similarity of their names, but they are not the same. The FDA classifies them separately. They are used at different times. They are chemically different. Ultimately, they perform different functions within your body. Clarity provides medically accurate information, and we can inform you about the difference between Plan B and Plan C.
If you would like further information, schedule a consultation with us. At Clarity, we believe You Matter, and we are here to be a part of your support system. Our services are confidential and at no additional cost to you.
Plan B
Plan B, also known as the “morning after pill,” is classified as an emergency contraceptive intended for use up to 72 hours after having unprotected sex or realizing that a different birth control method may have failed. Plan B is less effective the longer time has lapsed between intercourse and its use. Plan B will not work if a person is already pregnant.
It is composed of a drug called Levonorgestrel, a synthetic hormone that “blunts the… hormone surge that occurs during the pre-ovulation stage.” It prevents your body from releasing an egg and/or limits the egg’s viability and, therefore, inhibits the possibility of a pregnancy.
Plan C
Plan C, also known as the abortion pill, will end an existing pregnancy up to ten weeks in gestation. The FDA does not approve Plan C for use after ten weeks of pregnancy, which is why determining gestational age is very important. In order to do that, we offer complementary ultrasounds to any pregnant member of our community.
Plan C is illegal in some states because it is classified as an abortifacient. The FDA does not recommend buying Plan C online because online stores bypass safeguards designed to protect you. Plan C is serious and should be acquired from a medical professional.
The chemical makeup of Plan C is a drug called mifepristone, which is a “selective antagonist of progesterone,” meaning that it cuts off the supply of progesterone to the fetus. Therefore, the effects of mifepristone can be reversed by receiving prescription progesterone. If you have started a medicated abortion but would like to reverse course, you can ask for the Abortion Pill Reversal by calling the number 1-877-558-0333. This hotline operates 24/7. You can also visit: https://www.abortionpillreversal.com/
Further Information
Again, if you would like further information or clarification, schedule an appointment with Clarity. The information we provide is accurate and our services are completely free and confidential.