Levonelle One Step Contraceptive Description

There are times when some women may require a ‘morning after pill’ if they believe there is a chance they could be pregnant. This can be because there was no, or ineffective, protection used during sexual intercourse, forgotten birth control pills, or a sexual assault occurred. In such instances, ask your doctor about Levonelle One Step Contraceptive or generic Levonorgestrel to be taken within 72 hours from the time intercourse took place. The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.

How this Female Hormone Can Help Prevent an Unplanned Pregnancy

Levonorgestrel is a female hormone called progestin and can be prescribed to help prevent a pregnancy from occurring after intercourse. Timing is extremely important and Levonelle One Step Contraceptive will not be as effective if taken after 72 hours have passed.

When taken as directed, the progestin will inhibit or delay ovulation so there is no egg to be fertilized. In case this fails because an egg has already been released, Levonelle One Step Contraceptive may also cause changes in your uterine lining that makes it difficult for sperm to reach the uterus as well as making other changes that result in the fertilized egg being unable to attach to your uterus.

Conditions Treated by Levonelle One Step Contraceptive

The likelihood of a pregnancy is highest during the preovulatory phase. It may be difficult for some women to estimate the date of their next menstruation and therefore can’t judge if unprotected intercourse could result in a pregnancy or not. If you want to be certain this does not happen, Levonelle One Step Contraceptive can help but it is no guarantee that it will work. For women that have had a previous ectopic pregnancy (embryo implants in a fallopian tube or elsewhere), your doctor may decide you should take a different emergency contraception.

Before Levonelle One Step Contraceptive is Prescribed

You should be certain that you are not already pregnant before taking Levonelle One Step Contraceptive as it will not stop or terminate a current pregnancy. Discuss other medical conditions and allergies with your doctor and list any OTC or Rx drugs you currently take or use, including alternative and complementary medicine. This will help your doctor determine if Levonelle One Step Contraceptive is right for your situation.

Levonelle One Step Contraceptive Precautions

Levonelle One Step Contraceptive is not intended as a convenient abortion pill, especially if you are taking it in place of a prescription for birth control pills or devices to prevent an unplanned pregnancy as it is more costly. Levonorgestrel will not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV. There is no guarantee that taking Levonelle One Step Contraceptive will stop a pregnancy, but your best chance is to take it as soon as possible.

Possible Side Effects of Levonelle One Step Contraceptive

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Menstrual changes
• Upset stomach or vomiting

Drugs Similar to Levonelle One Step Contraceptive

• Ella
• Plan B Emergency Contraception