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A member asked:

Why have i come on my period 2 weeks early? i had the ella (ulipristal acetate) 1 pill last week?

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Dr. Kevin O'neil answered

Specializes in Urogynecology

Side effect of pill: An early cycle is a common side-effect of the Ella (ulipristal acetate) one pill.

Dr Livingston and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/26/2017

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