Even though we’re well into the 21st century, emergency contraception isn’t something that’s often openly discussed. In fact, in many ways it’s still surrounded by stigma and plenty of misconceptions.
However, today marks a positive step: women in Australia now have access to one more form of emergency contraception.
It’s a pill called EllaOne, and while it’s ideally taken as soon as possible after unprotected intercourse, it’s effective for up to five days afterwards.
This is two days longer than the levonorgestrel (or “morning after”) pill, which is currently the most common emergency contraceptive in Australia.
“We don’t want to it be known as the ‘five day pill’, because we don’t want people to put things off for that time. It’s best to take it as early as possible,” says Dr Deborah Bateson, Medical Director of Family Planning NSW.
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I wouldn't have a 5 year old if the morning after pill worked for me.