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EllaOne is a morning-after pill that helps prevent unwanted pregnancy that may arise due to unprotected sex or failed contraceptive methods, such as splitting of the condom.
Unlike Levonelle which is effective for 72 hours after intercourse, EllaOne can help prevent up to 98% of unwanted pregnancies for 120 hours or 5 days after unprotected sex. However, it should be taken as soon as possible to give it the best chance of working.
EllaOne contains the hormone ulipristal acetate as its active ingredient. This stops the ovaries from ovulating temporarily and releasing an egg, the egg can therefore not get fertilised and thus prevents unwanted pregnancy.
Most women tend to get their period on time or within a week of the expected time after having taken EllaOne. However, if you do not get your period within this time, you should take a pregnancy test.
The morning-after pill may fail due to:
Timing of ovulation: If you have already ovulated during or after the time of sexual intercourse, but prior to taking the medicine it may not be effective.
Interactions with other drugs: some drugs may reduce the effectiveness of EllaOne if taken together.
EllaOne can help prevent unwanted pregnancy which may arise due to:
Unprotected sex
If your contraception method has failed, such as the condom has torn or if you may have taken your contraceptive pill late
EllaOne comes in a 30mg tablets, containing the active ingredient ulipristal acetate. You must take one tablet as soon as possible after unprotected sex to prevent unwanted pregnancy. If you are sick or have diarrhoeawithin 3 hours of taking the tablet you will need to take a second tablet as it may not have been absorbed.
Take one tablet as soon as possible after unprotected sex. At maximum, it should be taken within 5 days or 120 hours after. It may be taken either with or without food. The medicine can be taken at any time during the menstrual cycle when you think you are not already pregnant. If you have unprotected sex after taking the medicine, it will not prevent an unwanted pregnancy.
Women who have severe digestive problems, such as Crohn’s disease, should use this pill with caution as it may not get fully absorbed into your system. The tablet may be less effective in this instance.
EllaOne should not be used by:
Women who are or believe they are pregnant
Women with galactose intolerance, the Lapp lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption
Women with severe asthma that has been or is being treated with steroid tablets.
Women with severely decreased liver function.
Women who are allergic to any of the medicine’s ingredients
Common side effects of EllaOne include:
Nausea
Stomach pain
Headaches
Abdominal pain
Painful period
Tiredness
Delayed or early period
Breast tenderness
Dizziness
You can safely purchase EllaOne online at MedsNow by having an online consultation with one of our clinicians. Post consultation, once the clinicianensures that this is the right drug for you, your order will be supplied.
Do I Continue Taking My Contraceptive Pill After Taking EllaOne? You may continue using your contraceptive pills as usual after taking EllaOne. EllaOne will help protect from an unwanted pregnancy after unprotected sex. But it will not protect you from future unprotected sex. It is essential to note that you will need to use a barrier method e.g. a condom until your next cycle.
Does EllaOne Protect Against STIs? No, EllaOne protects only against pregnancy.
Will EllaOne Affect My Future Fertility? It is not known to affect fertility in the future.
Does EllaOne Work If You've Already Ovulated? EllaOne will not work if you have already ovulated.
Can You Still Get Pregnant After Taking EllaOne? EllaOne is approximately 98% effective against unwanted pregnancy. There is asmall chance that you may get pregnant even after taking the pill. If your period is late then you should take a pregnancy test.
Can EllaOne Cause Birth Defects? You should not use the pill if you think you are already pregnant. If you accidentally take the tablet whilst you are pregnant or later become pregnant it is not thought to cause any birth defects.
Can EllaOne Work After 6 Days? No, the pill must be taken within 5 days or 120 hours.
Does EllaOne Stop Your Period? It will not stop your period. But a slight delay in your period or an irregular bleed after taking the pill is common.
How Effective Is EllaOne After 2 Days? The pill is believed to be 98% effective throughout the five day time window.
Does Ella Stop Implantation? Primarily, EllaOne is thought to stop the release of an egg from the ovary. However, it may also be effective in preventing implantation.
What Happens If You Take EllaOne After Ovulation? Unfortunately as the medicine works to prevent ovulation it may not be effective if you have already ovulated and is taken at this time.
Does EllaOne Make You Bleed? Less than 10% of women experience bleeding soon after taking the pill, unless they are expecting their period.
Can You Take EllaOne Twice? Yes, you may. But it better advised that you discuss longer-term contraceptive options with your doctor if the need arises.
Does Drinking Affect EllaOne? There is no known interaction between EllaOne and alcohol.
