The most important point is to know the exact number of hours you had unprotected sexual intercourse as it will determine whether the EC will work for you, and which brand to take.

Despite being known as the ‘morning-after’ pill, the best time to take it is as soon as possible after unprotected sexual intercourse to improve its effectiveness. With Ella, you can take the pill up to 5 days after.

The pill is generally well tolerated, and is best taken after food. Sometimes, slight nausea may occur, and if you vomit within 3 hours, another tablet should be taken.

Monthly birth control pills generally contain two hormones that prevent ovulation (egg release) and inhibit sperm from entering the uterus, by making the cervical mucous unfriendly to sperm; this should be taken regularly as a form of contraception.

Whereas emergency contraceptive is, as the name suggests, used only when you miss your regular pills and have unprotected sex, or when a condom breaks.

Some women experience nausea, headaches, and breast tenderness. It’s best to refer to the product insert or to consult your medical professional for more information. We have treatments to help with these side effects.

Emergency contraceptives work by preventing or delaying ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovary). If you do not release an egg during ovulation, you cannot get pregnant. Emergency contraception is not an abortion pill and will not work if you are already pregnant