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What is the Morning After Pill?

The morning after pill is an emergency contraceptive pill available to women who have had unprotected sex or if a regular method of contraception has failed. The two pills available are Levonelle and ellaOne. Taking Levonelle within 72 hours or ellaOne within 120 hours can prevent pregnancy. Both are available on prescription or you can buy them from pharmacies without a prescription.

The morning after pill should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex. The earlier you take the pill, the more effective it is. It is thought to work by preventing the fertilised egg from implanting (settling) in the uterus (womb).

Anytime Doctor's morning after pill service is for advance use only. This means you may buy a pill pack for use should the need arise in the future. This service is not for women who have had unprotected sex already. If you have already had unprotected sex, you should go to your local GP, pharmacy or family planning clinic straight away.

All services provided by Anytime Doctor are safe, fast and confidential. You can obtain treatment within the privacy of your home and without the inconvenience of waiting for an appointment.

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  • Effective up to 72 hours after intercourse
  • Can be less effective in women with a BMI (body mass index) of 26 or greater
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  • Effective up to 5 days (120 hours) after intercourse
  • Can impact the efficacy of regular contraceptive pills
  • Available as a single treatment or double pack for future need
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Although emergency contraception is effective, it is not as reliable as regular planned contraception. Therefore, it should only be used in emergencies. It becomes gradually less effective the more time that elapses after having unprotected sex. However, there is a good chance of preventing pregnancy if it is taken up to 72 hours after unprotected sex. If the pill is taken within 24 hours after unprotected sex, about 95 in 100 pregnancies are prevented.

If it is taken between 25-48 hours then about 85 in 100 pregnancies are prevented and if it is taken between 49 and 72 hours then about 58 in 100 pregnancies are prevented. ellaOne can be used between 72 and 120 hours after unprotected sex but the chance of it working is much less than if it is taken within 72 hours.

If you vomit within two hours of taking the morning after pill, it probably has not worked. The morning after pill won't protect you from sexually transmitted infections.

Anytime Doctor's morning after pill service is for advance use only. This means you may buy a morning after pill pack for use should the need arise in the future. This service is not for women who have had unprotected sex already. If you have already had unprotected sex, you should instead go to your local GP, pharmacy or family planning clinic straight away.

Most women have their next period at about the usual time. Sometimes it is a few days earlier or later than expected. See a doctor or nurse if your next period is more than seven days late or if it is lighter than usual. A pregnancy test may then be advised. Your next menstrual cycle may also be shorter or longer than usual. Please note that there is still a small risk of pregnancy even if you take the emergency contraceptive pill correctly.

The morning after pill can be used if:

  • You have had sex without using contraception
  • You have had sex, but there was a mistake with contraception, such as a split condom or if you forgot to take your usual contraceptive pills

I you vomit within 3 hours of taking the morning after pill, take another pill as soon as possible. You may need to get a further prescription, or buy another pill from a pharmacy. An intra-uterine device can be inserted as an alternative method of emergency contraception. Please visit your GP for this.

  • If you take the pill more than 72 hours (Levonelle) or 120 hours (ellaOne) after unprotected sex
  • If you vomit within three hours of taking the pill and do not take a repeat dose
  • If you have unprotected sex again after taking emergency contraception
Last reviewed & updated  01/12/2019   Authored  04/09/2009

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    Complete a free online consultation

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  • Genuine medication prescribed and dispensed by UK GPs and pharmacy
  • Free next day UK delivery
  • Discrete service, no face to face appointments needed
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