Can you only take the morning after pill the morning after unprotected sex?

Almost half of people answered ‘yes’ in a survey by ellaOne*. So, if you’re one of them, you are certainly not alone.
The nickname ‘morning after pill’ for oral emergency contraception can be misleading. Depending on the type of morning after pill, they can be effective for up to 72 hours (pills containing levonorgestrel) or, in the case of ellaOne (containing ulipristal acetate), up to 120 hours after unprotected sex.
The most important thing to remember is that any emergency contraception will be most effective the sooner you take it because it works by delaying ovulation.
ellaOne is on a mission to change the narrative around emergency contraception to ensure everyone has access to accurate information to help them make an informed decision about their body.
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*Data from a survey of 1027 British 18-35 year olds
ellaOne® 30mg film-coated tablet contains ulipristal acetate and is indicated for emergency contraception within 120 hours (5 days) of unprotected sex. Always read the label