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Get emergency contraception for future use

Looking to stay prepared and keep emergency contraception on hand? Our team of providers has you covered. From Ella® (a prescription morning-after pill) to levonorgestrel (generic Plan B® available over-the-counter), they can help you choose the method that is best for you.

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Fast, convenient consultations

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Fast, local pickup

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Judgment-free care and expert guidance

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Affordable with or without insurance

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100+ options, including non-hormonal methods

Safe, FDA-approved treatment options

Consult with a provider in 1 business day

Local pharmacy pickup or delivery depending on service

Affordable care

Insurance optional

How it works

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Complete our online intake form
Complete our online intake form

You’ll be asked questions about your past and current health, as well as your emergency contraceptive preferences.

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Consult with a provider
Consult with a provider

One of our providers will review your chart in 1 business day. They'll message you with any questions via the patient portal.

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Image of a pharmacist handing a patient a brown paper envelope with medication inside
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Get emergency contraception delivered
Get emergency contraception delivered

If eligible for care, your prescription will be mailed to your address in discreet, plain packaging. You can also request local pharmacy pick up for Ella.

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Use as needed
Use as needed

Emergency contraception must be taken within 3-5 days of unprotected sex depending on the method used. You can always reach out to your Hey Jane provider with any questions when you’re ready to use the medication.

You are eligible if you are:
  • At least 18 years old
  • In CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, HI, IL, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, RI, VT, VA, or WA (residency not required)
  • Medically eligible
Hey Jane cares for all people, including all gender identities. We also accept patients regardless of immigration status.

Pay as little as $0 with insurance

Hey Jane accepts select insurance plans. If you’re not using insurance, we offer sliding-scale pricing based on income. We also partner with abortion funds to help you pay for treatment, or you can pay in smaller installments. Click a plan below to see what services are covered.

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What form of birth control is right for me?

Hey Jane offers prescriptions for over 100 different birth control options, including different formats and brands. We review your medical history, lifestyle needs, and birth control preferences to recommend options that work for you. We can always try something else if it isn't the right fit!

The pill

Take by mouth daily
A small, daily pill that may have a combination of estrogen and progesterone (two hormones) or just progesterone.

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The patch

Apply weekly
The patch is a thin, two inch plastic square that sticks to your skin and releases hormones to prevent you from getting pregnant.

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The ring

Insert monthly/yearly
The ring is a small, bendable plastic ring that you insert into your vagina. It's a lot like putting in a tampon.

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The shot

Get every 3 months
A shot you can give yourself under the skin that keeps you from getting pregnant.

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Non-hormonal

Use during sex. We offer multiple non-hormonal birth control options including diaphragms, vaginal gel, and condoms.

Ella® vs. Levonorgestrel (generic Plan B®)

Ella
Levonorgestrel
(generic Plan B)
Efficacy
Reduces chances of  pregnancy when taken within 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex or contraception failure (like a broken condom, or missing a dose of your birth control pill)
Reduces chances of  pregnancy when taken within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex or contraception failure (like a broken condom or missing a dose of your birth control pill)

Purchasing multiples
You can be prescribed up to 6 pills from Hey Jane to keep on hand
You can purchase up to 6 pills from Hey Jane to keep on hand
Availability at Hey Jane
Available with a prescription
Available without a prescription
Shelf life
3 years
4 years
Weight restrictions
May be less effective for individuals who weigh over 195 pounds (or have a BMI of 30 or more)
May be less effective for individuals who weigh over 165 pounds

Why Hey Jane?

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Fast, virtual consultations with a provider in 1 business day.

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FDA-approved medications ready for quick and easy pick up at your local pharmacy.

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Affordable care, with or without insurance.

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Support from our expert providers via a secure app.

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Follow up care to make sure you see the results you want.

I need emergency contraception, but I had sex over 3 days ago. Is there anything else I can take?
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If it’s been less than 5 days, we can prescribe an option called Ella which helps to delay ovulation and may help prevent implantation of a fertilized egg. Would you like us to send a prescription for Ella to your local pharmacy?
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What form of the "morning-after" pill is right for me?

Emergency contraception can be used to prevent a pregnancy after having unprotected sex. It is often referred to as the morning-after pill, though this term is misleading as you can take the medication up to 3-5 days after unprotected sex, depending on the specific treatment you take. It is not the abortion pill, which ends an existing pregnancy. Learn more about the two types of emergency contraception pills Hey Jane offers below.

What is Ella®?

Ella is a prescription form of emergency contraception that contains ulipristal acetate, a compound that mimics and blocks the hormone progestin to delay ovulation. It’s intended to be taken within 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex, and is more effective the sooner it’s taken. Ella works the best if you are less than 195 pounds.

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What is levonorgestrel (the active ingredient in generic Plan B®)?

Levonorgestrel is the active ingredient found in Plan B, an over-the-counter form of emergency contraception, that stops or delays the release of an egg from the ovary. It’s most effective for people who weigh 165 pounds or less, and should be taken within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex, but is more effective the sooner it’s taken.

Get started with Plan B®

Popular FAQs

How does emergency contraception work?

Emergency contraception works by helping prevent ovulation, which is when the egg is released from the ovary.  So the sooner you take it after having unprotected sex the better! The longer you wait, the greater chance that you could ovulate – and once you ovulate, emergency contraception doesn’t work.

When does Plan B expire?

Plan B (levonorgestrel) has a shelf life of 4 years when stored according to directions. This means that you can order it now when you might not need it, and keep it on hand to make a future emergency a little less stressful!

How much does Hey Jane's emergency contraception service cost?

The cost of emergency contraception with Hey Jane will vary depending on what medication you receive (Plan B or Ella) and how you pay. There are two ways to pay for care: with insurance or self-pay.

Insurance: We accept select insurance plans for Ella consultations. You may also be able to pay for your consultation with your HSA or FSA if you’d like. Your payment covers your provider’s time and unlimited messages for the length of your prescription.

Self-pay: We offer self-pay patients sliding scale pricing based on income for all of our emergency contraception services. You can pay with credit or debit card, Cash App, or FSA/HSA funds.

For Ella, we can send your prescription to your local pharmacy of choice for pickup regardless of payment method. You will pay the pharmacy directly for the cost of your prescription product. In many cases, emergency contraception products can be as low as $0 with insurance. If you are paying cash or using an FSA/HSA, we can mail it directly to you.

If you don’t have insurance or are worried about costs, let your provider know so they can advise on affordable options.

Is emergency contraception the same medication as abortion pills?

It is totally different! Emergency contraception (often called “Plan B”) can prevent a pregnancy from happening, while abortion pills (often called “Plan C”) terminate an existing pregnancy. Emergency contraception cannot cause an abortion if the egg has already been fertilized. Learn more about emergency contraception myths here.

What is the difference between Plan B and abortion pills?

The abortion pills (mifepristone and misoprostol) are very effective to end a pregnancy, but they cannot be used to prevent a future pregnancy.

If you have unprotected sex or the condom breaks, you can use emergency contraception, also known as the morning-after pill or Plan B. This medication can help stop you from getting pregnant if taken within 3 to 5 days of unprotected sex depending on which type your take. You can get emergency contraception over-the-counter from the drugstore or a healthcare facility, or with a prescription if getting ella. Learn more about how to prevent pregnancy after sex.

It is important to know that you can become pregnant again almost immediately after using the abortion pills. For this reason, it is recommended to use condoms or another form of birth control if you don’t want to get pregnant.

  • You can get condoms, female condoms, sponges, and spermicide at your drugstore. Condoms are the only method that protect against sexually transmitted infections.
  • There are many different birth control options available - including pills, the patch, the vaginal ring, and many more. The implant and the IUD are great options, too. Here's a good resource to explore your birth control options.
  • If you're interested in starting birth control, discuss this with your Hey Jane provider - they will happily answer any questions and send a prescription for you.
  • You can also go to this link to connect with a provider near you.
  • You can start birth control on the date you and your provider decide, even if you're bleeding.
How quickly can I get emergency contraception from Hey Jane?

We offer three different shipping speeds. Since it’s important to take emergency contraception as soon as possible after having unprotected sex, you can purchase medication in advance to be prepared in the event you need it asap.

Shipping options:

  • Standard shipping is included in the cost of service (7-10 days)
  • $12 priority shipping (3-5 days)
  • $35 expedited shipping (1-2 days)

If requesting Ella, you also have to option for in-person pickup at your local pharmacy as long as they have it in stock.

How much does Hey Jane's birth control service cost?

The cost of your birth control consultation with Hey Jane will vary depending on how you pay. There are two ways to pay for care: with insurance or self-pay.

We accept select insurance plans for birth control consultations and offer cash-pay patients income-based sliding scale pricing. You may also be able to pay for your consultation with your HSA or FSA if you’d like. Your payment covers your provider’s time and unlimited messages for the length of your prescription. We will send your prescription to your local pharmacy of choice for pickup. We offer delivery for select birth control methods.

In most cases, you will pay the pharmacy directly for the cost of your birth control method. Costs can vary depending on what birth control method you choose, brand names vs. generic options, and whether or not you use insurance to pay. In many cases, birth control products can be as low as $0 with insurance. If you don’t have insurance or are worried about costs, your provider can advise on more affordable options.

What are the main side effects of emergency contraception pills?

Some people have nausea, vomiting, headache, dizziness, stomach cramps, or breast pain for a short time after taking the pill. Your next period might come later than normal and the flow can be different—this is all normal. It takes about 2 weeks for the pregnancy hormone to show up on a home pregnancy test, so you can try to take one as early as 2 weeks after having unprotected sex and redo it around 4 weeks if you’re still unsure. Even if you took emergency contraception one time, you can get pregnant if you have unprotected sex again afterwards.

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