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If i just had my first depo provera shot today but had unprotected sex two nights ago, can i still take ella (ulipristal acetate) as a procautiion?

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Yes: At worst it might cause more nausea than usual.

Answered 12/24/2015

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I took PlanB 2weeks ago and now im on my 3rd period this month. I had unprotected sex but he pulled out. Can I take Ella (ulipristal acetate) and what are the side effects?

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A member asked:

If i ovulate today, would the ella (ulipristal acetate) pill work if i had unprotected sex 3, 4 and 5 days ag?

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A member asked:

Took ella (ulipristal acetate) 3 days ago , 48hrs after unprotected sex(sex was on ovulation day) and I have no side effects at all, did it work?

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A member asked:

Had abortion done on27july2014,had unprotected sex on4/7july,but he did not cam inside.I took the ella (ulipristal acetate) pill(120 hours) on 8july, could i be pregant?

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A member asked:

I had unprotected sex before 1 week, then i had another after 3 days frm the last one, next day i took ella (ulipristal acetate) one, i saw black spots after 2 days ?

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