How late can you take the morning-after pill?

How late can you take the morning-after pill?

How long after sex can you take the morning after pill? Levonorgestrel (sometimes known as the branded Levonelle) must be taken within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex. ellaOne must be taken within 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sex.

Does Plan B work after 6 days?

Save your money. Taking the morning-after pill — emergency contraception — more than five days after unprotected vaginal intercourse won’t have any effect. Emergency contraception — the morning-after pill — is effective if started within 120 hours, or five days.

Does the morning-after pill work after 12 hours?

Levonorgestrel is most effective when taken within 12 hours of unprotected sex, although it can be effective for up to 72 hours after sex. You should bear in mind, however, that this effectiveness decreases over time. Levonorgestrel is thought to prevent: up to 95% of pregnancies if taken within 24 hours.

Can morning-after pills fail?

There is a chance that the morning after pill can fail and you can fall pregnant. If your period is late/delayed, light or shorter than normal, consider having a pregnancy test. This is available free of charge in any of our sexual health clinics.

What happens if I pill is taken after 72 hours?

Yes, if taken within the grace period of 24/72 hours after unprotected sex or contraception failure, one I-Pill is enough to prevent pregnancy. But remember that I-Pill is only 50 – 100% effective. In case of any doubts, get in touch with your doctor for further consultation.

How do I tell when I’m ovulating?

Signs of Ovulation

1. Rise in basal body temperature, typically 1/2 to 1 degree, measured by a thermometer.
2. Higher levels of luteinizing hormone (LH), measured on a home ovulation kit.
3. Cervical mucus, or vaginal discharge, may appear clearer, thinner, and stretchy, like raw egg whites.
4. Breast tenderness.
5. Bloating.

How do I know when I’ve ovulated?

Signs of ovulation to look out for Your basal body temperature falls slightly, then rises again. Your cervical mucus becomes clearer and thinner with a more slippery consistency similar to that of egg whites. Your cervix softens and opens up. You may feel a slight twinge of pain or mild cramps in your lower abdomen.

How do you know if the morning after pill failed?

The only way to know if the morning after pill has been effective at preventing pregnancy is if your next period arrives when it should. The morning after pill works by delaying ovulation so that you don’t release an egg for remaining sperm in your system to fertilize.

How do I know if the morning after pill worked?

The only way to know that the morning after pill has definitely worked is for your next period to arrive. This might not be what you wanted to hear, but it’s important not to panic. When taken within 24 hours of unprotected sex, ellaOne is 99% effective. It is a good idea to get to know your menstrual cycle.