Levonorgestrel
Information about Levonorgestrel
Levonorgestrel Uses
Levonorgestrel is used for emergency contraception. It provides a safe and effective way to prevent an unintended pregnancy after unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
How Levonorgestrel works
Levonorgestrel is a progestin (female hormones). It works to prevent pregnancy by temporarily stopping the release of an egg from the ovary, or preventing fertilization (union) of the egg by sperm. It may also alter the lining of the uterus (womb) to stop a fertilized egg from attaching to the uterus.
Common side effects of Levonorgestrel
Depression, Headache, Dizziness, Vomiting, Fatigue, Breast tenderness, Nausea, Diarrhea, Abdominal pain, Menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding), Lighter menstrual bleeding, Vaginal discharge, Nervousness, Vaginal inflammation, Pain during periods, Weight gain, Breast pain, Decreased libido, High blood pressure
Available Medicine for Levonorgestrel
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Expert advice for Levonorgestrel
- Levonorgestrel is a single tablet and you only have to take 1 dose for it to work.
- Take it as soon as possible, preferably within 12 hours and not later than 72 hours (3 days) of having unprotected sex or contraceptive failure.
- Notify your doctor if you vomit within 2-3 hours of taking this medicine.
- It is not as effective as regular methods of contraception and should be used only as an emergency measure.
- Take a pregnancy test about a week after you take Levonorgestrel as there is a 5-10% chance that it may not have worked.