Morning After Pill

Morning after pills contain similar hormones found in normal contraceptive pills. They act to either stop the release of an egg or ovulation, preventing a woman from becoming pregnant. Therefore, they will not work if someone is already pregnant.

Levonelle: This morning after pill works up to 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex. It is the most commonly prescribed morning after tablet and has proven to be very effective. ellaOne: A newer version of the morning after pill. It works up to 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sex. It is also proven to be the most effective tablet when taken within 24hrs. When used correctly both significantly reduce the chances of getting pregnant. Speak to one of our pharmacists to help you decide which treatment option to choose if you are unsure.

Most commonly prescribed morning after pill, well proven to work, Works up to 72 hours (3 days) after unprotected sex, and Can be taken multiple times in a menstrual cycle.

Like with all prescription medication, there are side effects you need to be aware of. The most common side effect of the morning after pill is nausea. This is usually harmless and goes away on it’s own. You can also experience spotting and breast tenderness. It is normal for your next period to be a few days early or a few days late, but if this is more than 5 days it is best to get a pregnancy test. If you experience vomiting or severe diarrhoea within 3 hours of taking either morning after pill, it will not work effectively.

At e-Surgery our UK based prescribers can provide you with a private prescription online for your morning after pill for future use as we are not an acute service.