#reproductive health information

Just saw this important article about the effectiveness of Plan B emergency contraception and body weight.  (Note:  source is an “x free articles a month” site, but the incognito window trick works if you’re out of articles.)

The gist:

• The  Plan B “morning after pill” has lower effectiveness/a higher failure rate in individuals with higher body weight, with the effect becoming statistically significant around 155 pounds.   
• It does not, however, simply stop working at that weight cutoff, as some social media posts have suggested.  
• There’s a bigger chance it won’t work, but if you are in a situation where you need EC, and Plan B is what you can get, it’s still worth taking it.
• Another pill EC pill, Ella, works well for users up to 190 pounds (but requires a prescription and is more expensive).
• Planned Parenthood recommends the copper IUD for patients with larger bodies.  If you need advice for your specific situation, they offer chat (free)  and  telehealth services (fee-based, but they have options).  

The actual article has tons more information and links to sources.