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EllaOne is a single cure emergency contraceptive pill that uses the active component Ulipristal acetate. The Ulipristal actetate medicine works by delaying or preventing the release of egg into the woman’s reproductive tract.
It can be taken up to 120 hours after unprotected sex but is most effective if taken sooner rather than later.
You can now buy emergency contraception such as EllaOne from Meds For Less and expect discrete, reliable and convenient delivery to your home address within 24 hours.
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£21.99
Ellaone is a type of emergency hormonal contraception (morning after pill UK) that uses the active ingredient Ulipristal acetate.
Ellaone modfies the effects of the progesterone hormone in the body and resultantly delays or inhibits ovulation (releasing the egg from the ovaries). This reduces the chances of conception.
Ellaone can be effective if taken up to 5 days (120 hours) of an incident of unprotected sex, however a general rule is that the sooner it is taken, the more effective it is.
In the UK, the Ellaone Morning After Pill is accessible at most pharmacies (and online providers such as Meds For Less) over the counter.
EllaOne works by using it’s active ingredient – Ulipristal acetate – to block or delay ovulation.
Ulipristale modifies the effect of normal progesterone hormones in the body, this is what results in the ovulation delay. The effect allows the ovulation process to be delayed till the sperm can no longer fertilise the egg.
EllaOne does not affect the implantation of a fertilised egg into the womb, neither does it affect an active pregnancy , it only works to block fertilisation.
EllaOne can be taken upto 5 days after unprotected sex, this is because sperm can stay active for 5 days in the female reproductive tract. This delay helps prevent any egg releases that time which can result in fertilisation.
EllaOne taken after ovulation can have less effective results in preventing pregnancy.
EllaOne comes as a single 30mg tablet that is swallowed with water, it can be taken at any point in the menstrual cycle but it should be taken as soon after unprotected sex to ensure maximum effectiveness.
It should also ideally be taken before ovulation as it’s main mechanism of action is to delay ovulation. Once the egg is released into the female reproductive tract, EllaOne has little effective in reducing the chance of a conception.
Unlike the Levonorgestrel-based morning-after pill, EllaOne cannot be used as routine birth control.
The following is an overview of how different factors affect the effectiveness of EllaOne.
EllaOne is designed to work as a Plan B Pregnancy Pill by inhibiting or delaying ovulation. Hence it’s main mechanism of action is intended to work before ovulation.
If ovulation has already occurred, EllaOne is unlikely to be effective as the egg may already be in the female reproductive tract and really for fertilisation.
This pre-and-post Ovulation timining is important as sperm can survive in the reproductive tract for 5 days. Therefore it is imperative that the pill be taken before ovulation in order to prevent fertilisation.
If you have already gone past the point of ovulation in your cycle, or you suspect that ovulation has occured, then the copper IUD maybe a more effective form of emergency contraception.
EllaOne remains an effective method of birth control if taken within 72-120 hours of unprotected sex. It is most effective if taken as soon as possible after sex, (most effective after 24 hours, very effective between 24-72 hours and still highly effective between 72-120 hours). Additionally, EllaOne should ideally be taken before ovulation.
EllaOne starts to work as soon as you take it, the active ingredient Ulipristal Actetate quickly blocks or delays the hormonal signals that trigger ovulation.
EllaOne is absorbed into your system a few hours after taking the tablet. If it is taken before ovulation, it can inhibit or delay the release of the egg by atleast 5 days. This is long enough for any sperm in the reproductive tract to die off.
If ovulation has already occurred, EllaOne is less likely to prevent pregnancy as it does not prevent implantation of a fertilised egg into the womb, nor does it breakdown an active pregnancy.
Some factors influence the effectiveness of EllaOne, such as:
Like all medicines, EllaOne has some side effects however, not everyone will experience them. Those that do will find that they are usually mild and short lived.
Common but mild side effects of EllaOne usage include:
Uncommon but bit more moderate side effects of EllaOne usage include:
Rare but extremely serious side effects include:
If you experience any of these serious but very rare reactions, please consult a healthcare advisor as soon as possible.
EllaOne is not the only emergency contraceptive pil option. There are other options for next day emergency contraception, such as: Levonelle or the copper IUD.
The Copper IUD is a very effective form of emergency contraception (99% success rate) which can be both long term or short term. It is a T-shaped device that can be inserted into the uterus that releases copper ions into the female reproductive tract. These copper ions are toxic to the sperm and thereby prevents fertilisation.
As a form of emergency contraception, it can be inserted upto 5 days after unprotected sex and can stay in place for atleast 5-10 years (if you so choose) before it needs to be removed.
To find more information about the copper IUD including about insertion or side effects, please speak to your healthcare advisor.
Levonelle is an emergency contraceptive pill that uses a different active ingredient than EllaOne.
The active ingredient in Levonelle is Levonorgestrel while the active ingredient in Ulirpristal acetate is EllaOne.
Levonelle can be taken up to 3 days (72 hours) after unprotected sex and remains highly effective during that time period. In contrast, EllaOne can be taken up to 5 days (120 hours) after an incident of unprotected sex.
EllaOne retains a high degree of effectiveness over the 3-5 day window in which it is meant to be taken. Levonelle, on the other hand, is very effective for the first 24 hours after which its effectiveness starts to drop.
EllaOne is not suitable for women who are breastfeeding. It is advisable to pump and discard breast milk one week after taking it. Levonelle is safe to use while breastfeeding.
Both medicine are available over the counter in the UK and can be purchased conveniently, reliably and easily from Meds For Less.
You can by the 5 Day Emergency contraceptive Pill EllaOne fromMeds For Less safely, reliably and conveniently.
Ella One is an Over the Counter (OTC) Medication and therefore you can order it from a registered pharmacy like Meds For Less without a prescription for reliable morning after pill delivery.
Our pharmacists will check that the medicine is safe for you to take and discharge it as soon as possible.
At Meds For Less, you can purchase a pack of 1 EllaOne 30mg tablet for £21.99.
You can now order EllaOne conveniently, reliably and safely and expect next day delivery to your home address.
You can also browse our catalogue of contraceptive medicines and their prices on our website and make the decision in ordering the medicine that is right for you.
You can order Emergency Contraceptive (EC Pills) like EllaOne online from regulated pharmacies such as Meds For Less.
We deliver your emergency contraception reliably, safely and conveniently to your home address within 24 hours.