Stix Restart Emergency Contra Ceptive

Prevent pregnancy before it starts with Restart™. 

Our morning-after pill reduces your chances of getting pregnant when taken within 72 hours after unprotected sex (or if your birth control fails). No prescription necessary. 

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With the same active ingredient as Plan B One-Step®, Restart™ is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex – lowering your risk by nearly 90%. Anyone can buy Restart™ without a prescription or trip to the drugstore — no age limits or parental consent needed.

• • OGBYN approved
  • Easy-to-use with clear instructions
  • Doesn't impact your ability to get pregnant in the future
  • Doesn't terminate or harm an existing pregnancy
   

  How it works

  The active ingredient in Restart™ is the hormone levonorgestrel, which is commonly found in hormonal birth control. Restart™ works by delaying the release of an egg from your ovary (AKA ovulation) so that the egg can’t be fertilized by sperm. This hormone may also help prevent implantation, which is the attachment of a fertilized egg to the walls of your uterus.

Is there a weight limit for Restart™?

The TL;DR is that it’s inconclusive, but if you weigh over 165 lbs we recommend speaking with your primary care provider. Here’s what we know:

The FDA states that there are no concerns that would prevent someone from using levonorgestrel emergency contra ceptives safely — regardless of how much they weigh. When emergency contraception is taken within 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex or birth control failure, it can significantly decrease your chances of pregnancy by nearly 90%.

However, there are some studies that suggest efficacy may decrease as body weight and BMI increase. If you weigh over 165 lbs or have a BMI over 25, the morning-after pill available without a prescription may not be as effective, and you may want to consider the prescription morning-after pill, ella®, or the copper IUD. If you have concerns about whether Restart™ is right for you, reach out to your primary care provider.

While everyone — at any weight — should be able to use the morning-after pill and trust that it will work effectively, we know that this is not the reality. As a team, we’re committed to advocating for accessible emergency contraception for all and will work to offer better options to our customers as they become available. We urge the FDA to approve a higher dose of emergency contraception that is effective for all bodies, regardless of size.