Information About the Birth Control Pill Levora

Levora is the brand name for a prescription oral contraceptive that is used to prevent pregnancy and can also help treat acne. It is also sometimes used as a form of emergency birth control or "morning after pill."

Active Ingredients

Levora's active ingredients are the two female sex hormones estrogen and progestin, according to MedlinePlus.

How It Works

Levora prevents pregnancy by blocking eggs from being released from the ovaries and also changes the mucus at the cervix opening to block sperm from entering, according to MedlinePlus.

Warning

Women who smoke are at higher risk for heart attack or stroke when taking Levora, according to MedlinePlus.

Side Effects

Possible Levora side effects include nausea, vomiting, missed menstrual periods, stomach cramps, weight gain, diarrhea and constipation, according to MedlinePlus.

Emergency Contraception

Levora can be used as emergency contraception by ingesting four white pills from the packet within 120 hours of unprotected sex followed by another four white pills within 12 hours, according to Princeton University's Emergency Contraception website.

References

• Estrogen and Progestin: MedlinePlus
• Emergency Contraception: Levora