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    • Ovulation
    • Conception risk period
    • How and when does a pregnancy start
    • Common Myths
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    • Is it right for me?
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    • It is not abortion
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    • Common Myths
  • Before taking ellaOne®
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    • ellaOne® is not suitable for
    • Things to tell your pharmacist
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References

1.Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Healthcare. Guideline on Emergency contraception 2012. Available at http://www.fsrh.org/pdfs/CEUguidanceEmergencyContraception11.pdf. Accessed June 2013.
2.Pallone S and Bergus G. J Am Board Fam Med 2009; 22: 147–157.

Check your understanding

ellaOne® works by delaying egg release (ovulation). How does this prevent you getting pregnant?

  • The sperm travel slower
  • The sperm that are already waiting in the reproductive tract are no longer capable of making you pregnant
  • The sperm live longer

Incorrect. The sperm that are already waiting in the reproductive tract are no longer capable of making you pregnant

Correct!

Incorrect. The sperm that are already waiting in the reproductive tract are no longer capable of making you pregnant

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ellaOne® 30mg tablet contains ulipristal acetate and is indicated for emergency contraception
within 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure.
Always read the instructions on the package leaflet carefully.

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