Emergency Contraception Treatment
Safe, Effective Treatment
Levonelle and Levonorgestrel can be taken as emergency contraception up to 72 hours after unprotected sex if you are worried about an unwanted pregnancy. Its easy to use as a single tablet dose. Studies have shown the pregnancy rate to be less than 1.6% after taking it correctly. EllaOne can be used up to 120 hours after unprotected sex, is a single dose tablet and studies have shown the pregnancy rate to be less than 1.3% after taking it.
Emergency Contraception Treatment Options
MedExpress offers two treatments: Levonorgestrel and Ulipristal
Comparing Emergency Contraception Medications
| Levonorgestrel 1.5mg | Ulipristal 30mg | |
|---|---|---|
| Active Ingredient | Levonorgestrel | Ulipristal |
| Frequency of Application | Take 1 tablet as a single dose within 72 hours of unprotected sex. | Take 1 tablet as a single dose within 120 hours of unprotected sex. |
| Duration of Treatment | One dose | One dose |
| Prescription Only Medication | Yes | Yes |
| Common to very common side effects | Gastrointestinal discomfort; headaches; menstrual cycle irregularities; nausea | Gastrointestinal discomfort; headaches; menstrual cycle irregularities; nausea |