Question 1

Can I get Levonorgestrel and Ella delivered to my home?

Accepted Answer

PLAN B® is available over the counter and does not require a prescription, whereas Ella is only available from a pharmacy and requires a doctor's prescription for pickup. Wisp will ship Levonorgestrel in the mail (to keep on hand), but if you need an emergency contraceptive to take immediately, Ella may be taken for up to 5 days following contraceptive failure.

Question 2

What's a better emergency pill for pregnancy, Ella or Levonorgestrel?

Accepted Answer

The longer you wait to take emergency contraception after unprotected sex, the less effective it will be. Levonorgestrel is most effective up to 72 hours (3 days) after, while Ella may be taken up to 120 hours (5 days).

Question 3

How fast can I get Levonorgestrel or Ella online?

Accepted Answer

Once a wisp doctor reviews your request, if safe and appropriate, your Ella prescription is called into a local pharmacy for pickup and will be ready in as little as 3 hours. Levonorgestrel is always available over the counter, and we can ship a dose to your home in 2-3 days.

Question 4

Can I take Levonorgestrel if overweight?

Accepted Answer

Levonorgestrel may be less effective in people with a higher body mass index (BMI of 30 or higher). However, Levonorgestrel is generally considered very effective for individuals under 165 lbs.
While Levonorgestrel for overweight individuals may be less effective, prescription Ulipristal (ella) does not have a BMI limit and is shown to be effective in individuals up to 195 lbs. Taking Ella if overweight is not only more effective at preventing pregnancy, it may be taken up to 5 days following contraceptive failure.

Question 5

Do I need health insurance to order Levonorgestrel or Ella online?

Accepted Answer

No, you don't need insurance to order Ella or Levonorgestrel online from wisp. Our pricing is set to provide access for everyone who needs it and includes the cost of online consultation.

Question 6

Can I use birth control pills as emergency contraception?

Accepted Answer

No. The active ingredient in Levonorgestrel is a specific dose intended to prevent pregnancy after contraceptive failure. In birth control, levonorgestrel prevents (or delays ovulation), and disrupts fertilization by stopping the egg from attaching itself to the uterus.

Emergency Contraception

Levonorgestrel (Generic PLAN B®)

Ella® Emergency Contraception

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