ella® is a form of emergency contraception – a type of birth control to be used within five days after unprotected intercourse or suspected contraceptive failure (e.g. a broken condom) to attempt to prevent pregnancy.¹ It is available by prescription only, and your doctor should rule out pregnancy before prescribing ella®.²

Is ella® effective?

If ella® is taken as directed, it will reduce the chance of pregnancy, but it is not effective in every case.³,

Should I take ella® (ulipristal)?

You can only become pregnant on certain days of the month — around the time that you ovulate. Taking ella® during a time when you cannot become pregnant needlessly exposes you to a drug for which there is much that is unknown.⁴

To find out if you are pregnant, contact us. We can give you information and schedule a free pregnancy test appointment.

Can ella® cause an abortion?

Taking ella® after fertilization has taken place may prevent the newly formed life from settling into the uterus and continuing to grow, which some consider a form of early abortion.^5,6

There is something else to know about ella®. Unlike Plan B, ella® is a chemical cousin to the abortion pill Mifeprex™. Both have the ability to damage the embryo’s attachment to the uterus, causing its death.^7,8

This effect on growing pregnancies was not tested in women, however a higher dose of ella® did cause abortions in pregnant animals, including monkeys, and carries the same potential in humans.^9,10

Does ella® have side effects and risks?

There are reports of liver failure among women who have been given ulipristal to shrink their fibroids.¹¹ 

Please contact us to get more information and to learn about side effects and risks. Your body and health are important, so take time to make the best decision.

NOTE: We offer accurate information about all your pregnancy options; however, we do not offer or refer for abortion services or emergency contraception. The information presented on this website is intended for general education purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional and/or medical advice.

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