Morning-after Pill
An emergency contraceptive pill, most effective within 24 hours and usable up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure, offering a longer window to reduce risk of pregnancy.
Ella is a prescription emergency contraceptive pill containing the active ingredient ulipristal acetate. It is used to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse or contraceptive failure.
It works by delaying or preventing ovulation and may also alter the uterine lining to reduce the chances of implantation if ovulation has already occurred.
It can be taken within 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
Ella is highly effective in preventing pregnancy when taken within 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex. In clinical studies, the pregnancy rate in women who took Ella was 2.2%. This shows that Ella is a powerful option for preventing pregnancy after unprotected sex, offering high efficacy when used within the recommended time frame.
*Taking Ella as soon as possible after unprotected sex increases its effectiveness, with the highest efficacy observed when taken within 24 hours.
- Healthy women who need emergency contraception.
- Women 18 and above, and of reproductive age.
- Women who have a BMI less than 35.
Not for women already pregnant, as it will not terminate a pregnancy.
Consult your doctor if:
You have used or are using medications that might interact with Ella, have a BMI of 35 or higher, are a smoker aged 35 or older, have a history of breast cancer, or have had an allergic reaction to similar medications.
- If payment and consultation are completed by 4:00 p.m. on weekdays or by 3:30 p.m. on weekends and holidays, medicines and products will be shipped on the same day, and at the earliest delivered to the registered address the next day, depending on your area.
- In some areas (Hokkaido, Aomori, Akita, Okinawa, remote islands, etc.), it may take several days to deliver.
- Note: All deliveries are handled by Yamato Transport.
Why you should choose Ella
Protection when you need it most
Best taken as soon as possible and effective for up to 5 days after unprotected sex, for a longer window for emergency contraception.
Proven efficacy in clinical trials
With a proven pregnancy rate of just 2.2%1, Ella is highly effective, though no contraception is fully guaranteed.
Delays ovulation
Ella works by delaying ovulation until all the sperm have died. (~5 days)
Why choose elife?
Free online consultation
One-on-one consultation with bilingual counselors / doctors
Same-day shipping
Available depending on the time of your order
Fully online process
From consultation to delivery, all on your smartphone
Frequently asked questions
If you vomit within 3 hours of taking the tablet, take another tablet as soon as possible.
No, Ella will not affect your future fertility. If you have unprotected sex after taking the tablet, you can still become pregnant.
Ella will not prevent pregnancy from any additional unprotected sex after taking the tablet. Use condoms every time you have sex until your next period.
It is normal for your next period to be a few days late after taking Ella. If your period is more than 7 days late, unusually light, or unusually heavy, or if you experience symptoms like abdominal pain, breast tenderness, or nausea, consider taking a pregnancy test.
Ella is intended for emergency use only and should not be used as a regular contraceptive method. Consult your healthcare provider for a more consistent form of contraception.
No. Emergency contraceptives like Ella work by delaying or preventing ovulation, which stops pregnancy from occurring in the first place. It won’t end an existing pregnancy.
After using Ella, if you wish to use hormonal contraception like birth control pills, you should do so no sooner than 5 days after taking of Ella. Be sure to use a reliable barrier contraceptive method (such as a condom with spermicide) each time you have sex until your next period.
How to take
- Take one tablet orally as soon as possible, within 120 hours after unprotected sex or a known or suspected contraceptive failure.
- The tablet can be taken with or without food, at any time of the day, and at any point during your menstrual cycle.
If you vomit within 3 hours of taking the pill, you may need to take another dose.
Precautions
Do not use if you are pregnant or suspect pregnancy, have severe asthma, or severe liver disease.
Common side effects
Nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, vomiting, headaches, dizziness, mood swings, breast tenderness.
How it works
Book online
Create an account, answer a short medical questionnaire, and talk directly to a counselor, or book an appointment.
Consult a doctor
After a one-on-one counseling session, the doctor will provide an online consultation via smartphone.
Receive your medication
Discreet packaging, delivered the next day right to your doorstep.*