Emergency contraception options
The morning-after pill is a safe & effective way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex - explore your options.
The morning-after pill is a safe & effective way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex - explore your options.
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Ulipristal acetate
Up to 5 days post intercourse
It’s important to take your treatment as directed. Make sure you read our summary below and read the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with your treatment.
EllaOne contains Ulipristal Acetate and is used as an emergency contraceptive to pregent pregnancy. It works by inhibiting or delaying ovulation, which prevents pregnancy following unprotected sex.
Take one tablet orally with water as soon as possible - and within 5 days after unprotected sex, or contraception failure.
Common side effects may include nausea, abdominal pain, headache and changes in menstrual bleeding.
This form of contraception may not be effective if taken too late after unprotected sex. It's also really important to consider regular contraception methods for ongoing protection against pregnancy, if desired.
Levonorgestrel
Up to 3 days post intercourse
It’s important to take your treatment as directed. Make sure you read our summary below and read the Patient Information Leaflet that comes with your treatment.
Levenogestrel is a hormonal treatment used as an emergency contraceptive to pregent pregnancy. It works by stopping or delaying ovulation, which prevents pregnancy following unprotected sex.
Take one tablet orally with water as soon as possible - and within 72 hours of unprotected sex or contraception failure.
Common side effects may include nausea, abdominal pain, headache and changes in menstrual bleeding.
This form of contraception may not be effective if taken too late after unprotected sex. It's also really important to consider regular contraception methods for ongoing protection against pregnancy, if desired.
The morning after pill does not work if a woman is already pregnant. When taken before a woman has ovulated, the morning after pill prevents the release of an egg from the ovary or delay its release by 5 to 7 days. By then, any sperm in the woman's reproductive tract will have died, since sperm can survive there for only about 6 days.
The morning after pill is a form of emergency contraception that is able to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if your regular contraception has failed-for example a condom split or after you have missed your regular contraceptive pill.
The morning after pill is a form of emergency contraception that is able to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if your regular contraception has failed-for example a condom split or after you have missed your regular contraceptive pill.
The morning after pill contains a hormone that helps to prevent or delay ovulation. The hormone makes it harder for the sperm to reach an egg for fertilisation to take place.
Yes! The emergency pill can be used in cases where your regular form of contraceptive has not worked e.g split condom or forgotten pill. However, ensure to go back to your regular form of contraception after taking the emergency pill dose. The morning after pill should NOT replace your regular form of contraception.
The quicker you take it, the more effective it is.
ellaOne can be up to 98% effective for up to 120 hours of unprotected sex.
Levonelle is 95% effective up if taken within 24 hours, 85% effective when taken within 48 hours and 58% effective when taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.
There are two types of emergency contraception: (i) the emergency contraceptive pills (Levonorgestrel and EllaOne) (ii) an intrauterine device (IUD or coil)
The morning after pill contains levonorgestrel or ulipristal acetate. It works by delaying or inhibiting ovulation. It is not a method of abortion.
No, only a physical barrier such as condoms will prevent sexually transmitted infections. If you are concerned about being at risk of catching an STI, contact your GP or nearest sexual health clinic.
The morning after pill should not be used as a replacement for any type of regular contraception. It should ONLY be used in cases of an emergency and is recommended to be used once in a menstrual cycle.
There are no serious or long-term side effects from taking the emergency contraceptive pill as long as it is being used in the recommended way. However, it can cause headaches, stomach pain, changes to your next period-it can be earlier, later or more painful than usual.
If you're sick or have diarrhoea within two hours of taking Levonorgestrel and three hours of taking EllaOne, the medicine cannot be guaranteed to work and you may need another dose have an IUD fitted.
The morning after pill can make your period a few days earlier or later than usual. Your next period should start within the next month. If, after using emergency contraception, a completely normal period (not lighter, or much more painful, than usual) does not arrive within 5-7 days of when expected, take a pregnancy test.
Yes, both EllaOne and Levonorgestrel can be purchased for future use. Simply select this option when completing the consultation.
Choosing Morrisons Clinic means you’re in control of your healthcare. No more dreaded busy tone or long waiting lists – we’ve got you covered. Please note this service is available within England only.
To make sure you can safely take your preferred treatment, complete our questionnaire which takes approx 3 mins.
Our prescribing pharmacists review and individually assess your treatment suitability using their extensive knowledge and clinical experience.
Once approved and dispensed, we’ll securely deliver your treatment using our free RoyalMail Tracked 24 option.
Choosing Morrisons Clinic means you’re in control of your healthcare. No more dreaded busy tone or long waiting lists – we’ve got you covered. Please note this service is available within England only.
To make sure you can safely take your preferred treatment, complete our questionnaire which takes approx 3 mins.
Our prescribing pharmacists review and individually assess your treatment suitability using their extensive knowledge and clinical experience.
Once approved and dispensed, we’ll securely deliver your treatment anywhere in England using our free Royal Mail Tracked 24 option.
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