Legal & Medical Information
PlanBCebu.com provides information about emergency contraception for general educational purposes. Emergency contraception is intended to help prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure. It is different from medication used to terminate an established pregnancy.
Plan B and other levonorgestrel emergency contraceptive products work primarily by preventing or delaying ovulation. Emergency contraceptive pills do not terminate an existing pregnancy and are not abortion medications. The World Health Organization states that emergency contraceptive pills do not interrupt an established pregnancy.
Philippine Legal Information
PlanBCebu.com operates in the Philippines and respects applicable Philippine laws and regulations concerning reproductive health and pharmaceutical products.
Philippine Republic Act No. 10354, the Responsible Parenthood and Reproductive Health Act of 2012, recognizes access to medically safe, legal, non-abortifacient and effective family-planning methods. The same law states that abortion is illegal and that reproductive health rights do not include abortion or access to abortifacients.
PlanBCebu.com does not provide abortion services and does not sell or provide abortion medication.
Medical Information
Emergency contraception is most effective when taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex. Levonorgestrel emergency contraception is generally recommended for use within 120 hours (5 days), although effectiveness decreases as time passes.
Emergency contraception is not 100% effective and does not protect against sexually transmitted infections. It is intended for emergency use and is not a replacement for regular contraception.
Possible side effects may include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headache, abdominal discomfort, breast tenderness, or changes in the timing or amount of the next menstrual period. Most side effects are mild and temporary.
If you vomit soon after taking an emergency contraceptive pill, another dose may be needed. If you are unsure what to do, consult a doctor or pharmacist.
If your period is significantly late, unusually light or unusual for you, or you have concerns about pregnancy, consider taking a pregnancy test and/or consulting a healthcare professional.
Important Notice
Information provided on PlanBCebu.com is for general educational purposes and should not be considered a substitute for individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Every person's medical circumstances are different. If you have questions about whether emergency contraception is appropriate for you, or if you have concerns about pregnancy, severe symptoms, medication interactions, or other medical conditions, consult a qualified healthcare professional.
By using information provided on this website, you acknowledge that PlanBCebu.com is providing general information and product-related information and is not acting as your personal physician or healthcare provider.