Do you need to take the morning-after pill if you are on your period?

For maximum effectiveness, emergency contraception should be started as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse, and within 120 hours. You can take emergency contraceptive pills anytime during your menstrual cycle.

Does morning-after pill work if you are ovulating?

It’s really quite simple: No morning-after pill works during ovulation, as they’re designed to delay it. If ovulation is already happening, Plan B (or any other emergency contraceptive pill) will have failed before it’s even begun.

Can the morning-after pill be taken at any time?

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.

How long does the morning-after pill mess up your cycle?

The morning-after pill can cause your next period to be: A few days to a week early. A few days to a week late. Heavier than normal.

Which morning after pill is best?

What kind of emergency contraception is best for me?

• Plan B works better the sooner you take it. Plan B doesn’t work nearly as well after three days (72 hours).
• It’s better to take ella as soon as you can.
• The copper IUD is the best at preventing pregnancy, and it works as well on day five as it does on day one.

How do you know if the morning after pill has 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.

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.