What happens when you take NorLevo?

NorLevo works by stopping your ovaries from releasing an egg. It cannot stop a fertilized egg from attaching to the womb. This tablet is only for emergency contraception, not for a regular contraception as it is less effective than the regular contraceptive pill (“the pill”).

How long do side effects from morning after pill last?

The side effects for these medications are similar and usually last a day or two at most. They may include: Belly pain and cramping. Breast tenderness.

How do I know if NorLevo has worked?

The only way to know if the morning after pill has been effective at preventing pregnancy is if your next period arrives when it should. The morning after pill works by delaying ovulation so that you don’t release an egg for remaining sperm in your system to fertilize.

Should I eat before taking NorLevo?

This medication can be used at any time during the menstrual cycle. It can be taken with or without food. Taking it with food may help reduce the nausea.

When is the best time to take NorLevo?

Take both tablets with some water, as a single administration, as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours of unprotected sexual intercourse and no later than 72 hours (3 days) after intercourse. If you vomit within 3 hours of taking NORLEVO®, take an extra dose immediately.

How effective is the morning after pill when ovulating?

It’s really quite simple: No morning-after pill works during ovulation, as they’re designed to delay it. If ovulation is already happening, Plan B (or any other emergency contraceptive pill) will have failed before it’s even begun.

Can norlevo cause infertility?

No, there is no evidence that taking the morning after pill, even multiple times, will affect your fertility in the future or make your infertile.

Can NorLevo cause infertility?

How do I know if I’ve ovulated?

Signs of ovulation to look out for Your basal body temperature falls slightly, then rises again. Your cervical mucus becomes clearer and thinner with a more slippery consistency similar to that of egg whites. Your cervix softens and opens up. You may feel a slight twinge of pain or mild cramps in your lower abdomen.

Can NorLevo® morning after pill cause harm to the baby?

You’ve had an ectopic pregnancy. If you use NORLEVO ® Morning After Pill but still fall pregnant, will the baby be harmed? Available data indicates that levonorgestrel contained in NORLEVO® does not cause any harm to the foetus.

What should I do after taking NorLevo ® morning after pill?

What should you do after taking NORLEVO ® Morning After Pill? You should use a barrier method of contraception until your next menstrual period. You should have a pregnancy test if your menstrual period is delayed by more than 5 days. You should consult your doctor or clinic in case of any question about exposure to an infection.

What are the side effects of the morning after pill?

One unpleasant side effect of the morning after pill is that queasy, upset-stomach feeling. “Again, this is due to the pill having a high dose of progesterone,” says Hoskins. That extra influx of hormones can throw your body out of whack for a bit, until it gets used to the higher level.

How to use the morning-after pill safely?

To use the morning-after pill: 1 Follow the morning-after pill’s instructions. 2 If you vomit within two hours after taking the morning-after pill, ask your health care provider if you should take another dose. 3 Don’t have sex until you start another method of birth control.