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EllaOne
Ellaone Morning After Pill is a type of emergency hormonal contraception, which we frequently call the morning after pill. If taken correctly EllaOne can be used to prevent unplanned pregnancy after unprotected sex or condom failure.
This medicine works by delaying or preventing ovulation for at least 5 days until sperm from intercourse are no longer considered viable. Ovulation is when the ovary releases an egg for a sperm to fertilise. It is hard to predict when ovulation will occur as it is different for every woman but it generally occurs around 14 days before your next period is due.
EllaOne offers an advantage over Levonelle in that it can postpone ovulation even after the onset of the luteinising hormone surge, which typically begins around 2 days prior to ovulation. This makes EllaOne a more dependable option during the mid-cycle period.
EllaOne is perhaps the most effective method of emergency hormonal contraception but it isn't 100% effective. If taken within 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sex reported pregnancy rates are around 1-2%, this figure is someone what incorrect though as the risk of failure is much higher if you are ovulating.
Important: EllaOne will likely delay ovulation, you may become fertile again later in your cycle. Always ensure you are using effective contraception. Please speak with your GP or Pharmacist for more information.
EllaOne will only cover you for unprotected sexual intercourse in the previous 5 days and It does not cover you for any future unprotected intercourse. You should use condoms or an alternative protective method.
EllaOne should not be used twice in the same menstrual cycle and you should not take EllaOne and levonorgestrel within the same menstrual cycle.
