Let's Talk About Down There - Myth-Busting the Morning After Pill

Jun 19 2023 39 mins 5

This week, Dr. Jen is exposing the unknowns and misunderstandings surrounding Plan B, or the morning after pill. From the confusion over its technical term ("emergency contraception") to the stigma and shame associated with purchasing it, Dr. Jen navigates the landscape with empathy and humor. She breaks down how Plan B works, its effectiveness within a specific time frame, and the impact of weight on its efficacy. Debunking myths about Plan B as an abortion pill, she tackles the spread of misinformation by politicians and anti-abortion groups. Dr. Jen also explores alternative options like Ella and the copper IUD, leaving listeners informed, empowered, and ready to spread the truth about emergency contraception.

What’s going down:

A breakdown of Plan B and emergency contraception in general
How to access the morning after pill
The science behind how Plan B works and when it is best to take it
Why Plan B is less effective if you have a higher BMI
Alternative options to Plan B: Ella, the copper IUD, and the Yuzpe method
The truth about whether or not emergency contraception is equivalent to abortion
Clitorally OVER politicians fueling false narratives about the morning after pill. See TikTok here!

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References

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. FAQ: Emergency contraception. https://www.acog.org/patient-resource...
Edelman, Alison B. MD, MPH; Hennebold, Jon D. PhD; Bond, Kise PSM; Lim, Jeong Y. PhD; Cherala, Ganesh PhD; Archer, David F. MD; Jensen, Jeffrey T. MD, MPH. Double Dosing Levonorgestrel-Based Emergency Contraception for Individuals With Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstetrics & Gynecology 140(1):p 48-54, July 2022. | DOI: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000004717
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/06/30/well/family/plan-b-weight-limit.html
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. “Practice Bulletin #152: Emergency contraception.” September 2015. https://www.acog.org/clinical/clinica...
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-fda-says-plan-b-doesnt-affect-existing-pregnancy-changes-label-2022-12-23/#:~:text=Dec%2023%20(Reuters)%20%2D%20The,course%20of%20an%20existing%20pregnancy.https://www.bedsider.org/features/363...
GoodRx. https://www.goodrx.com/blog/plan-b-a-...

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