How long does the morning-after pill delay ovulation?

Emergency contraceptive pills are most effective the sooner you take them, but can still have some effect for up to 4-5 days (96-120 hours) after unprotected sex. Emergency contraceptive pills might be far less effective, or ineffective, during roughly 1-2 days of each cycle, right around the time of ovulation.

How does a morning-after pill work?

Morning-after pills work by temporarily stopping your ovary from releasing an egg. It’s kind of like pulling the emergency brake on ovulation. Where you’re at in your menstrual cycle and how soon after unprotected sex you take the morning-after pill can affect how well it prevents pregnancy.

How long after taking the morning-after pill should I get my period?

After taking the emergency contraceptive pill (‘morning after pill’), your period is likely to come on time or a few days early or late. Sometimes it can be a week late and sometimes even later. If your period is over a week late, we would recommend taking a pregnancy test.

How does the morning-after pill affect your period?

“The “morning after pill” can disrupt your periods. Your next period may be heavier or lighter and it may come earlier or later than expected.” Like most medications, the morning after pill can cause side effects in some women.

Does the morning-after pill work during fertile days?

Morning-after pills won’t work if your body has already started ovulating. This is why timing is so important, especially if you’re using Plan B and other levonorgestrel morning-after pills. (ella works closer to the time of ovulation than levonorgestrel morning-after pills like Plan B.)

Can you still get pregnant if you take the morning-after pill?

An estimated 0.6 to 2.6% of women who take the morning-after pill after unprotected sex will still get pregnant.

Can the morning after pill delay your period for 2 weeks?

Using the morning-after pill may delay your period by up to one week. If you don’t get your period within three to four weeks of taking the morning-after pill, take a pregnancy test. Normally, you don’t need to contact your health care provider after using the morning-after pill.

Can the morning-after pill delay your period for 2 weeks?