Morning
After Pill Consultation & Treatments
The morning after pill should only be used as emergency
contraception as soon as possible after unprotected sex
or failure of a different contraceptive method, such as
a split condom.
The morning after pill is not as effective as a
conventional method of regular contraception and is
suitable only in emergencies. It should in no instance
replace a regular contraceptive method. The patient
information leaflet should be read carefully before use.
The most effective method to avoid pregnancy after
unprotected sex is to have a copper coil inserted by a
doctor or nurse. This can be done up to five days after
unprotected sex and has the advantage of providing
contraception on an ongoing basis. This approach is also
more effective than taking the morning after pill.
Please note: The Pharmacy2U Online Doctor service is
unable to supply you or fit you with a contraceptive
coil. If you choose to use the Pharmacy2U Online Doctor
service for treatment, you are confirming that you do
not wish to have a coil fitted, even though this is the
most effective way of avoiding pregnancy. There are two
commonly prescribed morning after pills available in the
UK. Levonelle has
been available for some time while EllaOne is
a more recent introduction.
The important difference between the two treatments is
that EllaOne is still effective if taken at a later time
after the unprotected sex, compared to Levonelle.
Levonelle is an effective emergency contraceptive when
taken within 72 hours (three days) of unprotected sex or
failure of a contraceptive method. EllaOne is effective
when taken up to 120 hours (five days) after unprotected
sex or failure of a contraceptive method. The dose
should be taken as early as possible after unprotected
sex. It is more likely to be effective the earlier it is
taken.
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