The only way of knowing whether NorLevo® has worked is when you get your next period, which should come at the expected time or within 5 days of the expected time. If your period is more than 5 days late, you may be pregnant. If you have any questions or concerns, please be sure to call your doctor or healthcare professional.
Keep in mind, NorLevo® is less likely to work if:
- You've already had unprotected sex or birth control failure earlier in your menstrual cycle
- You have unprotected sex or birth control failure again in the same menstrual cycle after taking NorLevo®
- You vomit within 3 hours of taking NorLevo® (talk to your healthcare professional if this happens)
If you're sexually active, it's always a good idea to see a healthcare professional for routine checkups. Your healthcare professional will talk to you about STDs, and if necessary, test you for them, discuss effective methods of routine birth control, and answer any other questions you may have.
If you have any concerns about taking this medicine, speak to a healthcare professional as they would be able to provide more information about NorLevo®.
Can you use NorLevo® Morning After Pill as a regular method of contraception?
NorLevo® is intended for emergency use only and should not replace regular contraception as it is not as effective as regular birth control methods and has more side effects than regular contraception. If you are having sexual intercourse on a regular basis, it is advisable that you speak to a healthcare professional about the most suitable contraceptive method for you.
After NorLevo® Morning After Pill intake, when can you start regular contraception?
It is advisable that you discuss routine contraception with your healthcare professional. Regarding the IUD, it can be inserted during the next menstrual cycle.
In any case after you have taken NorLevo® a barrier contraceptive method (e.g. condom, spermicide, diaphragm or cervical cap) should be used.
Will NorLevo® Morning After Pill provide protection against STDs including HIV/AIDS?
No. NorLevo® will not offer protection against STDs and therefore precautions need to be taken to prevent them. Condoms offer the most effective protection against sexually transmitted diseases such as HIV/AIDS and should be used every time you have sex. If you think that you might have an STD, it is advisable to speak to your healthcare professional to arrange the necessary tests.
Will NorLevo® Morning After Pill modify the results of a pregnancy test?
No, there is no interference between NorLevo® and pregnancy tests.
Additional Information
NB:
When taken as directed, NorLevo® is intended to prevent pregnancy up to 72 hours after known or suspected contraceptive failure or unprotected intercourse. NorLevo® isn't effective if you're already pregnant, and it won't terminate an existing pregnancy. NorLevo® does not protect against HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
72 Hour Window
In order to improve its efficacy, the morning after pill should be taken as soon as possible after unprotected sex. This means taking it within 72 hours.
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