Levonorgestrel pill vs Levonelle One Step pill
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Overview
Rated 3.2
13 reviews
Once after sex
Frequency
97%
Effectiveness
None
Blood clot risk
None
Effect on fertility
Rated 3.5
6 reviews
Once after sex
Frequency
97%
Effectiveness
None
Blood clot risk
None
Effect on fertility
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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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Levonorgestrel pill reviews
13 reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 9th May 25
I had some cramps here and there, nausea started around 4-5 hours after but no vomiting but I was quite dizzy and fatigued. I got my period 5 days earlier than predicted and I had a heavy flow for 4 days instead of my usual 2 but other than that worked alright.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3rd Feb 25
I am going through the most excruciating lower back pain ever, can’t get up
Very negative mood
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th Feb 24
For those emergencies where me and my partner haven’t used a condom or had sex during my ovulation period, I’ve been used the morning after pill which has most definitely been very effective for me. I don’t really experience any excessive side effects but what I do notice every time I take this medication my period is comes a week later than normal and it can be much heavier at times with more clots , and the periods are very painful.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 9th May 25
I had some cramps here and there, nausea started around 4-5 hours after but no vomiting but I was quite dizzy and fatigued. I got my period 5 days earlier than predicted and I had a heavy flow for 4 days instead of my usual 2 but other than that worked alright.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3rd Feb 25
I am going through the most excruciating lower back pain ever, can’t get up
Very negative mood
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th Feb 24
For those emergencies where me and my partner haven’t used a condom or had sex during my ovulation period, I’ve been used the morning after pill which has most definitely been very effective for me. I don’t really experience any excessive side effects but what I do notice every time I take this medication my period is comes a week later than normal and it can be much heavier at times with more clots , and the periods are very painful.
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Levonelle One Step pill reviews
6 reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
38 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 19th Apr 25
Complete loss of sex drive for over a week. Accompanied by low mood.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th Apr 24
Increased sex drive
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 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
38 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 19th Apr 25
Complete loss of sex drive for over a week. Accompanied by low mood.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th Apr 24
Increased sex drive
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 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
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 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
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 7th Sep 22
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.
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 30th Nov 21
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.
Very negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
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