The great majority of women can take Levonelle One Step® emergency contraception (the morning after pill) without any problem. There are few side effects and there is no evidence of any long-term impact on your health or your future fertility. If you are over sixteen, you can buy Levonelle One Step® over the counter at most pharmacies throughout the UK.

However, a few medications can interact with emergency contraceptive pills, and make them less effective. And there are some medical conditions that may mean Levonelle  One Step® is not suitable for you.

Some people have moral objections to emergency contraception. If you feel uncertain about these issues, you will find more information in this section.

If you decide against the emergency contraceptive pill, you can read about the alternative, the IUD (intrauterine device) here.