Ella Contraceptive

5-Day Emergency Contraceptive 'Ella' Approved By FDA

AP | MATTHEW PERRONE | Posted 11.17.2011

WASHINGTON — Federal health officials on Friday approved a new type of morning-after contraceptive that works longer than the current leading dr...

Ella, Week After Birth Control Pill: A Boon for European Women, But Will It Make It to America?

Christiane Northrup, MD | Posted 11.17.2011

Christiane Northrup, MD

The FDA is studying a new morning-after pill. It is effective for preventing pregnancy up to 120 hours following unprotected sex and was approved for use in 44 countries in early 2009.