Emergency contraception (EC) is also referred to as “the morning-after-pill” or occasionally under the trade name “Plan B.” If a condom breaks or birth control does not work as expected, emergency contraception pills are perfect for averting a pregnancy up to 72 hours after unprotected sex. You may also be familiar with the abortion pill, a product used for something entirely different. It successfully and safely terminates an already-existing pregnancy during the first 9 weeks, instead of preventing pregnancy from taking place. Although the abortion pill is becoming increasingly well-known as a safe method of ending a pregnancy in the United States, many people are unaware of it. While others mistakenly think that emergency contraception results in abortions. But this … Continue reading →