ellaOne pill vs Levonelle One Step pill
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Overview
Once after sex
Frequency
98%
Effectiveness
None
Blood clot risk
None
Effect on fertility
Once after sex
Frequency
97%
Effectiveness
None
Blood clot risk
None
Effect on fertility
What Lowdown reviewers say
46% no impact on mood
36% can't tell
55% no impact
64% no impact
67% no impact on skin
Not enough data to say
60% no impact on mood
60% no change
60% no impact
60% no impact
60% no impact on skin
100% don’t know impact
Benefits: What this contraceptive can help with
There are no benefits that are recognised in scientific research or guidelines for this contraceptive
There are no benefits that are recognised in scientific research or guidelines for this contraceptive
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Real life reviews from people like you
ellaOne pill reviews
11 reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 21st Feb 24
I used the emergency contraception pill when someone ejaculated inside of me to avoid pregnancy and it was useful.
Gained weight
0 helpful
1 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 14th May 23
I mean, it did the job! I didn't get pregnant! I was early in my cycle (around cycle day 12) It was a super precaution as I was unsure if withdrawal was effective at the time. I was in an awful mood about 1/2 days after taking it (like mega PMS) and had spotting just before my period started. I also had a bout of thrush just before I got my period too after taking it.
Very negative mood
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 5th Apr 22
Had to take after a condom issue (whoopsie) while waiting to get an appointment for a coil fitting. Was concerned about all the side effects I’d read online but was really relieved that I didn’t experience any and was simple to take. Does the job (I’m not pregnant) but very, very expensive from local pharmacist. I wasn’t offered a range of the options available and in future will be ordering from the lowdown if needed again
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Levonelle One Step pill reviews
5 reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
33 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th Apr 24
Increased sex drive
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 8th Feb 24
Took the morning after pill when I needed it and I had no problems or delays with my period the following month.
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 24th Oct 23
Took it after being advised by GP even though my pregnancy test was negative. Nauseous straight away for nearly 24hrs. Had period like cramps for a day too. Worst bit was my mood was very low and emotional for 4 days, when I wanted to be happy as I was with family and boyfriend. Constantly felt like I had caused a problem when I hadn't. Didn't need to check if it had worked as I had my period a couple weeks later. Periods haven't gone back to normal and have experienced other changes since but because I started taking the mini-pill straight away afterwards.
Very negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
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