Emergency Contraception
Emergency contraception can prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex or if the contraception you have used has failed.
There are 2 types of emergency contraceptive pill we offer at The Nurse Clinic.
LEVONELLE
You need to take the LEVONELLE emergency contraceptive pill within 3 days of unprotected sex for it to be effective – the sooner you take it, the more effective it’ll be.
£70
ELLA ONE
You need to take the ELLA ONE emergency contraceptive pill within 5 days of unprotected sex for it to be effective – the sooner you take it, the more effective it’ll be.
£100
Things to consider
How does the emergency contraceptive pill work?
Levonelle
Levonelle contains levonorgestrel, a synthetic version of the natural hormone progesterone produced by the ovaries.
Taking it’s thought to stop or delay the release of an egg (ovulation).
Levonelle has to be taken within 72 hours (3 days) of sex to prevent pregnancy. It doesn’t interfere with your regular method of contraception.
ellaOne
ellaOne contains ulipristal acetate, which stops progesterone working normally. This also works by stopping or delaying the release of an egg.
ellaOne has to be taken within 120 hours (5 days) of sex to prevent pregnancy.
Who can use the emergency contraceptive pill?
Most women can use the emergency contraceptive pill. This includes women who can’t use hormonal contraception, such as the combined pill and contraceptive patch. Girls under 16 years old can also use it.
Who cannot use the emergency contraceptive pill?
You may not be able to take the emergency contraceptive pill if you’re allergic to anything in it, have severe asthma or take any medicines that may interact with it, such as:
Herbal medicine St John’s Wort
Some medicines used to treat epilepsy, HIV or tuberculosis (TB)
Medicine to make your stomach less acidic, such as omeprazole
some less commonly used antibiotics (rifampicin and rifabutin)
Need more help?
For more information on contraception to help make your decision easier see the links below
How do I know I am in safe hands at The Nurse Clinic?
The Nurse Clinic is CQC Registered
CQC (Care Quality Commission) Registered in 2022 for the following Regulated Activities
- Treatment of Disease Disorder and Injury.
- Surgical Procedures
For more information see link below
Donna Dady is NMC Registered
NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) is the mandatory regulatory board for all UK Nurses and Midwives in the UK. Their role is to:
- Promote high education and professional standards for nurses and midwives across the UK.
- Maintain the register of professionals eligible to practise.
- Investigate concerns about nurses, midwives and nursing associates
Over 25 years Experience in Nursing
Donna is the Founder and Advanced Nurse Specialist at The Nurse Clinic.
She completed her Registered General Nurse Training in 1996 and has an extensive background of experience within GP Practice and Urgent Care settings.
She has worked in Oxford, Leicester, London and also travelled extensively overseas and worked aboard cruise liners as a Nursing Officer.
She is competent in treating Adults and Children at an Advanced Level and is an Independent Nurse Prescriber.