Question 1

How Does Ella Work?

Accepted Answer

Take Ella as soon as possible, but within 5 days of unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure. The active ingredient in Ella is Ulipristal, which prevents pregnancy by delaying or stopping the release of an egg from an ovary. Using daily oral birth control pills as emergency contraception is not a safe or effective form of emergency contraception. Get Ella, "the morning after pill," to safely prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. Ella is available for pick-up only and cannot be delivered to your home like Plan B can.

Question 2

How effective is the Ella morning-after pill?

Accepted Answer

Taking Ella within 5 days of unprotected sex reduces the likelihood you will get pregnant by 85 percent. While Ella is the most effective morning-after pill, the sooner you take it the more effective it is.

Question 3

Does weight effect how Ella works?

Accepted Answer

Ella is considered more effective than other morning-after pills if you weigh more than 155 pounds, however ella becomes less effective if you weigh more than 195 pounds.

Question 4

Can I buy Ella for my partner?

Accepted Answer

No. Ella is a prescription medication that must be prescribed for and taken by the same individual. However, Levonorgestrel (Generic PLAN B®) is available for purchase over-the-counter.

Question 5

How do I take the Ella morning-after pill?

Accepted Answer

For maximum effectiveness, take Ella within 5 days (120 hours) after having unprotected sex. Ella is a single tablet that is swallowed just like any other medication. Make sure to read all manufacturer instructions that come with the medication.
If you need emergency contraception again within 5 days of taking Ella, make sure to take Ella and not Plan B or other types of morning-after pills.

Question 6

Does Ella have side effects?

Accepted Answer

While all medication interacts with each individual differently, Ella is considered very safe and side effects are not common. There are no documented cases of dangerous complications related to taking Ella.
After taking Ella it is common that your next period may come earlier or later than when you are used to. Additionally, your period may be lighter, heavier or spotty—or it could be totally normal!
Nausea is not a common side effect, but if you get an upset stomach and throw up within two hours of taking Ella, it will not work and you need to take another dose of Ella.

Question 7

Can you use Ella and hormonal birth control together?

Accepted Answer

Using Ella and hormonal birth control together can decrease the effectiveness of each, so they should not be taken at the same time. If a person wishes to start or resume hormonal contraception after the intake of Ella, they should do so no sooner than 5 days after taking Ella. Additionally, a rapid return of fertility is likely, following treatment with Ella, so a reliable barrier method should be used until the next menstrual period.

Question 8

How much does Ella the morning after pill cost?

Accepted Answer

The price of Ella depends on the pharmacy you use to fulfill your prescription. If you have health insurance, your prescription may be covered and have no additional cost. However, because Ella requires a prescription from a doctor, you will need to pay whatever fees are associated with a doctor's visit just to get your prescription.
With wisp, you can choose what pharmacy to send your prescription to and use your wispcount card for an additional discount. Plus, your same-day online consultation is only $22.

Question 9

Do I need health insurance to buy Ella online?

Accepted Answer

Health insurance is not required to order Ella from wisp! We treat patients in all 50 states regardless of health insurance, so you can order ella online whenever you need it.

Question 10

Is Ella an abortion pill?

Accepted Answer

Ella is not an abortion pill. Ella acts as an emergency contraceptive by preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex or failure by another contraceptive method.

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