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ellaOne® morning after pill Questions

Got a question about ellaOne®? Wondering how the morning after pill really works? Heard something worrying about side effects and want to get an answer you can trust? You’re in the right place.

Some people can find the experience of taking emergency contraception nerve-wracking, and often that’s because they don’t have all of the facts. A lot of people were never taught about the morning after pill, meaning that there are lots of harmful myths and misunderstandings out there that can stop people from accessing emergency contraception.

At ellaOne®, we believe that by educating people about this type of contraception we can overcome the stigma and fear associated with it. That’s why we’ve put together a set of no-nonsense answers to your most frequently asked questions about ellaOne®.

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What is ellaOne®?
How does ellaOne® work?
Where can I buy ellaOne®?
Does ellaOne® work if you’ve already ovulated?
Does ellaOne® stop implantation?
How long does ellaOne® delay ovulation for?

Can ellaOne® harm a baby?

No. If you are already pregnant, there is no evidence that ellaOne® will have any affect – harmful or otherwise – on the baby. ellaOne® cannot terminate an existing pregnancy. One of the most common myths about the morning after pill, is that it causes a ‘mini abortion’, however this is incorrect. The morning after pill delays or prevents ovulation, it does not terminate or interrupt an existing pregnancy.

If you suspect you might already be pregnant, then the pharmacist or healthcare professional will ask that you take a pregnancy test before they give you ellaOne®, to make sure this is not the case.

If you have taken ellaOne® while pregnant, you should contact your GP immediately.

Can you take ellaOne® twice in one cycle?
What is the advantage of taking ellaOne®?
What happens after taking ellaOne®?
Can I have sex after taking ellaOne®?
Do I need to continue taking my contraceptive pill after taking ellaOne®?
Can I start taking the contraceptive pill as a new method of contraception after taking ellaOne®?
Can ellaOne® morning after pill delay your period?
Can ellaOne® delay your period?
Does ellaOne® make you bleed?
Does ellaOne® cause stomach pain?
Can ellaOne® make you feel pregnant?
Can you drink alcohol after taking ellaOne®?
What delivery options are available?
How effective is ellaOne®?
Can you get pregnant after taking the morning after pill?
How long do ellaOne® side effects last?
Is ellaOne® effective after 5 days?
When is ellaOne® not effective?
How quickly does ellaOne®morning after pill work?
What does ellaOne® do to your body?
Can I take the morning after pill before having sex?

 

We hope that we’ve answered all your questions about ellaOne®, if you have a question that you can’t see answered here, try: All you need to know about ellaOne® or contact HRA Pharma directly.

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Samuelle Yohou
Medical Manager
Medically reviewed in February 2020.