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Does ella (ulipristal acetate) the morning after pill affect your period?
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Yes : Ella (ulipristal acetate) is another brand of emergancy contraception that can be used up to 5 days after unprotected intercourse. It is a high dose of birth control to disrupt the hormonal patterns to delay or prevent ovulation. Abnormal bleeding after is common. Check preg test in 10 days.
Answered 9/9/2017
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It Can: cause menstrual flow changes (spotting, bleeding, early or late period).
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