Tag: Women s healthcare

Globally, nearly half of all pregnancies—121 million each year—are unintended. Hormonal contraceptives are highly effective, but the debate continues over why should birth control require a prescription for most formulations. The answer lies in managing significant health risks and ensuring patient safety.

Over 25 years of research have shown that emergency contraceptive pills are both safe and effective. When asking **what is the generic emergency contraceptive pill**, the answer is a single-dose tablet containing 1.5mg of levonorgestrel, which is just as effective as the brand-name version, Plan B One-Step.

While Visanne (dienogest) is approved for treating endometriosis in Europe, Canada, Australia, and Japan, it has not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [1.2.1, 1.3.1]. This raises a critical question for many: why is Visanne not available in the US?

Studies have shown that ellaOne, an emergency contraceptive pill, is effective for up to 120 hours (5 days) after unprotected sex, offering a wider window of opportunity than other oral emergency contraceptives. Understanding precisely *what does ellaOne do* and its mechanism is crucial for anyone considering its use to prevent unintended pregnancy.