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Description
What Is Levonorgestrel?
Levonorgestrel is a progestin hormone contraceptive pill that can be taken up to 72 hours after unprotected sex to prevent pregnancy. The hormonal contraceptive comes as a single dose. The medication should be taken immediately after unprotected sex to maximize effectiveness. Levonorgestrel has a 95% chance of preventing any unplanned pregnancy if taken according to the leaflet instructions.
How Does Levonorgestrel Work?
The active ingredient, 1.5mg of Levonorgestrel, works by blocking the release of eggs from the ovaries. The substance inhibits the fertilisation of released eggs and their attachment to the womb lining. For women to become pregnant, the eggs require to be removed and get fertilised by sperm. Levonorgestrel blocks the process, preventing one from conceiving.
Warnings
- Some women feel sick after using Levonorgestrel. If this occurs, take a replacement tablet. You may also talk to your doctor about using different emergency contraception.
- Nausea will not affect the effectiveness of Levonorgestrel.
- You may experience a change of periods after taking Levonorgestrel.
- The medication is only an emergency Pill and protects you once. Do not use it to replace regular contraceptives.
- Some medicines can reduce the effectiveness of the Levonorgestrel pill. Consult your GP before taking the morning-after pill if you are on any medications.
Directions
- Levonorgestrel should be taken orally as soon as possible after unprotected sex; the sooner it is taken, the more effective it is.
- It is only effective up to 72 hours after sex. If it has been longer than this, you should not take Levonorgestrel; you should instead see your GP to discuss emergency contraception.
- If you are sick or suffer from diarrhoea within 2 hours of taking Levonorgestrel, it may not have been absorbed and will not be effective. Take another dose as soon as possible.
- Standard Dose: Take one 1500 microgram tablet as soon as possible within 72 hours after unprotected sex.
- Double Dose: Women over 70kg (154 lbs) or those on certain medications may need a double dose.
Ingredients
Each Levonorgestrel tablet contains the active ingredient: 1.5mg of Levonorgestrel.
It also contains inactive ingredients: potato starch, maize starch, and colloidal silica anhydrous, magnesium stearate (E572), and talc (E533b), lactose monohydrate.
Side Effects
If you do experience side effects from Levonorgestrel, the most common can include:
- Spotting
- Breast tenderness
- Abdominal pains
- Nausea or sickness
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness
- Headaches
If you experience severe side effects, consult your healthcare provider.
FAQs
1. When should I take Levonorgestrel?
It should be taken within 72 hours (3 days) of unprotected sex. The earlier it is taken, the more effective it is.
2. Can Levonorgestrel cause infertility?
No, it does not affect long-term fertility, even when taken regularly.
3. Will it affect my periods?
It may cause your period to be earlier, later, or heavier than usual, but it does not stop your periods.
4. Can I take it while breastfeeding?
Yes, but your breast milk will contain some of the medication. You can reduce this by waiting 8 hours after taking the pill before breastfeeding.
5. Does it protect against STIs?
No, Levonorgestrel does not provide protection against sexually transmitted infections
