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A close up of two green Plan B boxes. They have Y.O.U. Center stickers on them, with the Y.O.U. Center phone number and address.

Emergency Contraception by Mail

First of all, let’s clarify somethings:

1) Emergency Contraception (EC) is NOT the abortion pill. EC helps prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex.

2) If you are already pregnant, EC will NOT affect that pregnancy.

3) Our shipments of EC are available to anyone living in Arkansas regardless of age or gender.

4) EC is most effective when taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex. But the sooner you take it the better.

5) This is a PRE-NEED program. We ship out order every other week, so if you currently need a dose it WILL NOT come in time.

Will my weight be a problem?

There is limited research on the effectiveness of Levonorgestrel 1.5mg (what we currently ship, known most commonly under the brand Plan B One Step) based on weight. While some studies show it lowers effectiveness, others do not. Which is confusing, we know. We aren’t medical professionals, but here’s what some internet sleuthing has told us.

For what it’s worth, the World Health Organization (WHO) considers Levonorgestrel 1.5mg as LESS effective for people who have a BMI over 30 (or weigh over 165lbs). That said, pregnancy rates after using EC for anyone— regardless of weight— were less than 3%. So while it may technically be less effective if you weigh more, that doesn’t mean it doesn’t work.

Some people take double doses of Levonorgestrel (for a total of 3mg) in an attempt to increase effectiveness, but just know that there are no studies currently that show that this is more effective. Cost and side effects are usually the main downside of a double dose. Find the list of side effects here.

Time, more than weight, is a major factor in the effectiveness of Levonorgestrel. The quicker you are able to take EC after unprotected sex— the better!

Important!

EC is intended for use AFTER unprotected sex. If you have unprotected sex multiple times, consider the first time the start of the 72 hour window in which you should take EC.

If you have unprotected sex after taking EC, you will need to take another dose of EC.

What’s included in the packages:

  • 2 Doses of Emergency Contraception (Levonorgestrel 1.5mg)

  • 2 Pregnancy Test Strips

  • 2 Condoms

  • 2 Lube Samples

  • Free zines & literature from AASN & our partner orgs*

*Our stock of additional supplies may vary, but 2 doses of Emergency Contraception will always be included, no matter what.

While all packages will be shipped to you in a small bubble-mailer envelope via regular mail with no exterior markings to indicate the contents, we also have the option for further discreet packaging, which will ONLY include 2 unboxed doses of emergency contraception and NOTHING ELSE.

A picture of the regular packaging. It includes 2 boxes of emergency contraceptives, 2 condoms, 2 pregnancy tests, 2 small packs of lube, and a large amount of informational literature on abortion access.

Questions or concerns about your package?

Email us at shipments@arabortionsupport.org and we will get back with you as soon as we are able.