ella® is a prescription strength medication that helps prevent pregnancy. It is 85% effective on any day you take it, up to five days after unprotected sex.
ella (Emergency Contraception)
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ella can be taken up to 5 days after unprotected sex. Before you continue, check the information below to make sure you’ll receive ella in time (sent with overnight shipping):
If you need emergency contraception right away, contact your local Planned Parenthood health center, or you can find Plan B or other over-the-counter options at your local pharmacy.
How much does the ella (emergency contraception) cost?On the Planned Parenthood Direct app, ella starts at $80, which includes overnight shipping.
What type of emergency contraception is offered through Planned Parenthood Direct?We offer a version of the morning-after pill called ella. ella is 85% effective on any day you take it, for up to five days after unprotected sex. For people who weigh 195 pounds or more, it may not work as well, and Mirena, Liletta, or Paragard (copper IUD) is more effective. You need a prescription from a provider to get ella.
Can I buy ella to have it "just in case?"Yes! It's a good idea to buy ella (emergency contraception) BEFORE you need it. You can keep it in your medicine cabinet and it will be there for you, just in case. That way, you can take it as soon as possible if an accident happens—and you won't have to worry about getting a prescription.
What is emergency contraception?Emergency contraception is a safe and effective way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex. There are a few different types of emergency contraception: morning-after pills and certain IUDs. Regardless of which method you use, emergency contraception should be used as soon as possible after unprotected sex.
There are two different types of morning-after pills. Pills containing levonorgestrel such as Plan-B can be purchased over the counter and are most effective if used within 72 hours after unprotected sex. If you weigh more than 165 pounds, levonorgestrel morning-after pills may not work.
There is only one brand of morning-after pill containing ulipristal acetate and that is ella. ella can be used up to 5 days after having unprotected sex but requires a prescription. ella may not work if you weigh more than 195 pounds. ella is available through PPDirect in most states.
Mirena, Liletta, and Paragard (copper IUD) are the most effective forms of emergency contraception and can be used up to 5 days following unprotected sex. IUDs work just as well regardless of how much you weigh. In addition, these IUDs can prevent pregnancy for up 12 years depending on which one you get.
