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Levonelle One Step pill

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Overview

Rated 3.3

3 reviews

Once after sex

Frequency

97%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Rated 3.1

9 reviews

Once after sex

Frequency

97%

Effectiveness

None

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Levonelle One Step pill ingredients

Main hormones in Levonelle One Step pill

Androgenic progestogen


Levonorgestrel pill ingredients

Main hormones in Levonorgestrel pill

Androgenic progestogen

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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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Levonelle One Step pill reviews

3 reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  24th Oct 23

  •  Stopped using

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.

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  7th Sep 22

  •  Still using

Always choose the best option for you I have taken this pill numerous times so i was aware of the side affects, not so bad as other pills just a heavier period which also came early which is normal for me happems most times I've took it but overall I would recommend for a morning after solution.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  30th Nov 21

  •  Stopped using

It worked and you're not exactly offered a choice with what you're given but this seriously effected my mood both times I took it.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  24th Oct 23

  •  Stopped using

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.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  7th Sep 22

  •  Still using

Always choose the best option for you I have taken this pill numerous times so i was aware of the side affects, not so bad as other pills just a heavier period which also came early which is normal for me happems most times I've took it but overall I would recommend for a morning after solution.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  30th Nov 21

  •  Stopped using

It worked and you're not exactly offered a choice with what you're given but this seriously effected my mood both times I took it.


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Levonorgestrel pill reviews

9 reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  15th Feb 22

  •  Stopped using

I thought I didn’t have much negative side effect after this and I’ve taken it about twice or thrice in the last ten years when another contraceptive method has failed. Every time I have taken it, about a month after I have an incredible amount of hair fall which really worried me.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
42 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  7th Jan 22

  •  Stopped using

I took this within 24hours of sex, during which the condom had failed. It didn't work and I ended up having an abortion.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  22nd Dec 21

  •  Stopped using

I took this morning after pill last month and had no side effects but took it again this month and it delayed my period by 11 days and prolonged it by an extra few days. I was also heavier during this time.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  15th Feb 22

  •  Stopped using

I thought I didn’t have much negative side effect after this and I’ve taken it about twice or thrice in the last ten years when another contraceptive method has failed. Every time I have taken it, about a month after I have an incredible amount of hair fall which really worried me.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
42 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  7th Jan 22

  •  Stopped using

I took this within 24hours of sex, during which the condom had failed. It didn't work and I ended up having an abortion.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  22nd Dec 21

  •  Stopped using

I took this morning after pill last month and had no side effects but took it again this month and it delayed my period by 11 days and prolonged it by an extra few days. I was also heavier during this time.


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Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  15th Feb 21

  •  Stopped using

Made me feel ill for the rest of the day, fine again the next morning though. Had quite a bit of spotting and period a little later than usual.


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Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  5th Jan 21

  •  Stopped using

It was terrible ,I felt sick. My period came ten days late with sore breasts (the are still sore even though I'm done). I would recommend it if not trying to fall pregnant. The side effects are worth it.


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Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Dec 20

  •  Stopped using

I had to use it twice. Both times I was already quite stressed about becoming pregnant, and some side effects didn’t help considering that they can be similar to pregnancy side effects. I also experienced bleeding a few days after taking the pill that lasted 3/4 days so it changed my next cycle predictions which doesn’t help. I find it a bit frustrating that there Isn't any information about the bleeding anywhere. They all talk about “spotting” but I don’t feel like that accurately describes the bleeding felt after taking the morning after pill.


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Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  28th Sep 20

  •  Stopped using

It does the job i guess, but the side effects that come with it are terrible tbh, it cause me ao much dryness and im so scared as that has never happened to me before i just hope to get better


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Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  26th Sep 20

  •  Stopped using

Only for emergencies. Makes me feel sick


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Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  25th Sep 20

  •  Stopped using

Made me feel quite nauseous about 30 mins after taking it (uncommon for me) and lasting about an hour , then after that no side effects


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