Aftera for Emergency Contraception User Reviews (Page 4)

• Fiji
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2018

"I mean it got the job done, but my period was missed all month and it gave me the biggest pregnancy scare ever ! I got bad cramps and no period, and I felt fatigue and nauseous some days- I truly thought I was pregnant. It delayed my period a lot and I got bad symptoms and a weird odor ? Only gave it some stars because I ended up getting my period so woohoo!"

• Anony...
• October 3, 2019

"I’m never the type to write reviews but I felt the need because I haven’t read about anyone who had my experience?? I took the pill a day after I had unprotected sex (July 29) just to be safe and my period actually skipped the whole month of August (my last period was July 18) and I got scared thinking I was pregnant but I took 2 different pregnancy tests in that month of August and and they came out negative. On September 13th I got light spotting for about 6-7 days but not enough to fill up a pad which also scared me because it was only spotting and I took another pregnancy test which came out negative. It is now October 2nd and I finally got a normal period with a flow. The pill works but it really messes up your cycle & I was paranoid for like 2 whole months!"

• Anonymous
• February 9, 2022

"First off, breathe! You’ll be okay sweet girl! Don’t google too many things you’re gonna stress yourself out. I used Aftera about 8 hours after the condom broke and (I’m pretty sure) he finished in me. I was supposed to get my period in a week and this was AFTER I ovulated! So I took the pill, it gave me headaches and mild cramps. My discharge was kinda watery and there was more than usual. I swore it was gonna mess up my cycle and my period would be pushed back a week BUT!!!! I got my full period today, ON TIME!!! Literally perfect timing, I usually track my periods and I’m very regular! So for me Aftera worked after my ovulation (a week before my period) and didn’t mess up my cycle! I hope this gives you some relief!"

• Mimi
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 30, 2017

"I took Aftera approx. 12 hours after having unprotected sex while I was ovulating. Even though my husband did a "pull out" method, I felt that he ejaculated a bit inside. The drug store only had Aftera available, they ran out of Plan B. Pharmacy told me that it was the same thing as Plan B. This is my first time using the morning after pill. I was scared to take it after reading some reviews. But everyone's experiences are different. I had some side effects after taking a pill such as feeling tired, a little dizzy, and I took a nap-that was in the first day. I had slight cramping on and off for about 5-7 days, breasts felt somewhat tender, but all that went away. And I got my period in time, so it wasn't too bad."

• Rere
• May 26, 2019

"Side effects from Aftera were horrible expecially the dizziness and light headedness period came right back on THREE days after taking pill Period was literally 3 weeks early ,pill worked I guess but messed up my cycle really bad"

• WIFE...
• September 18, 2016

"Aftera are the BEST!! I have taken these pills days after I had a lapse in pills with my Hubby and they ALWAYS work!! I mean it was like 3 days later and they still worked. One time the pregnancy test was slightly showing a faint line but my period came on time! I was worried because my breasts were getting bigger and I was throwing up and everything, but they worked!! The people who say they took the pills and ended up pregnant might want to reevaluate their timing or sexual activity."

• laure...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 5, 2017

"On July 30th at about 2:00am I had unprotected sex with someone I had been texting and talking on the phone to for a few weeks (stupid, I know but we all are human). At about 9:15 am on July 30th, I went up to CVS with full intentions to purchase Plan B One Step (and to use my $10 off coupon), but when I got there they were sold out and Aftera was the only option available. Like most, I too was skeptical because I had never heard of that brand and did not know anyone who had taken it before. Due to the circumstances, I bought it and took the pill immediately. Symptoms included mild headache, cramping, and tiredness. On August 4th, I began to bleed. Thank the lord"

• Socce...
• March 20, 2018

"I had unprotected sex a week before my scheduled period. I took the morning after pill (Aftera) 12 hours after and got my period one day late. It was a brown colour at first and very light, then my full period came. Fast forward a month later and my period is 5 days late... I took 2 pregnancy tests and they were both negative. I know I’m just being paranoid because I’ve read so many similar situations, but at the same time this has never happened to me before when taking an emergency contraceptive. I’m feeling extremely anxious about this, anyone in the same boat?"

• Alex
• May 18, 2018

"Aftera worked for me. Took the pill 16 hours after unprotected sex (while I was ovulating). Did not experience any side effects and got my period 14 days later on the expected date. I did have cramps when my period came but my periods come with horrible cramps anyways so it wasn't too bad for me. I recommend it!"

• KT BA...
• April 12, 2016

"It's annoying to pull money out of your pocket to buy little things like this because of a little accident or a little overthinking/hesitation. If you're starting to hesitate whether or not the guy has finished inside of you and you just have a gut feeling that he did. Take the pill. Mistakes happen so stop calling yourself stupid. I took Aftera about 10 hours after intercourse. The condom ended up breaking and I just wanted to be safe. Aftera is usually $10 cheaper than Plan B. Anyway, I took it and the only side effects I got were cramping and a slight headache but they were both manageable and nothing too bad. Both subsided within 2 and a half hours. Got my period on the day it was supposed to."

• Juney...
• July 29, 2015

"I am 17 and had sex with my boyfriend on the 4th of July. We did not use a condom. We had sex multiple times and he pulled out every time. Except once, he finished inside me. (I was ovulating) I made him take me to buy Aftera and he paid for it of course. I took the pill 50-70 hours later. I was very bloated, nauseous, tired. I was convinced I was pregnant. So I decided to wait 5 days after my period was late to take a pregnancy test. My period came 2 days late. I was very heavy and my period lasted for 7 days instead of the regular 5 days. I'd never been so happy for a period in my life."

• Anonymous
• July 26, 2019

"I did not expect to take Aftera TBH. It was a early morning and I decided see my ex boyfriend. We had sex right when my period were over but we didn’t use a condom. He said he pulled out and told me that I didn’t need any type of plan b but I was scared so I had to, by 5 pm me and my best friend went to take the Plan B and had a talk with the doctor he told us that it was “ the better version of the plan b, because they used to make 2 pills of this” so we bought it. The next day I started to feel tired and had back pains, started spotting for a whole week , had abdominal pain. After awhile I started to get paranoid because I was about to get my period, but I didn’t received them at all, so I started to panic and searched up for comments on Aftera, I was scared and started to cry. The next morning I went to my best friend house to get the pregnancy test, I was so scared at the point were I was shaking, the test came back negative after a whole month.."

• KTano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2019

"I'm 36, 182 pounds, and I was ovulating on the day we had sex and my partner didn't pull out. So I went to the local pharmacy and took the pill maybe 40 minutes after we had sex the same day. I took a pregnancy test 7 days later and the test came back negative, twice. About 6 days after I tested for pregnancy, my cycle came 2 days earlier than scheduled. I was scared and worried, had sore breasts and had a lot of hunger pains. I know it's easier said than done, but just be patient and know it'll be ok and it works."

• Beano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2019

"Do yourself a favor and don’t buy. Buy the more expensive brand. Me and my boyfriend had unprotected sex and immediately the next morning we bought this brand since the Plan B had not been in stock. What a nightmare my period didn’t come for 6 weeks and I ended up pregnant. On top of it all it was an ectopic pregnancy, between hospital visits and doctors appts, your body will thank you, so don’t risk your body by saving money and buying this product."

• Daisy
• May 29, 2017

"I had unprotected sex right before ovulation and the guy finished in me. I took Aftera within the hour and didn't experience any intense side effects. I got my period only one day late and it was slightly lighter than usual. Aftera is very effective and is pretty much the same thing as Plan B (plus it's cheaper)."

• Singl...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 2, 2018

"I used Aftera 36 hours after having sex and not using a condom. The pill took effect and gave me symptoms five days later. I had horrible breast tenderness, cramping, and fatigue. My period did come on its expected date. My period was a bit heavier and a bit longer by two days, but at least I'm not pregnant!"

• TayMo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2021

"Okay so I said I'd come back and review to let everyone know how it went. I was up all night reading reviews after reviews and scaring myself - google is gonna tell you you're pregnant. Just stay off the internet. I had unprotected sex (came in me) on my app it said ovulation day. It was like 11:30 pm on my ovulation day, I took this pill 30 mins after. I was freaking out because I read the pill doesn't work on ovulation day, or if you're over 160lb. And I was ovulating and well over 160, I'm about 210. And this pill worked wonders. I took it and it completely dried up my discharge completely, and a week after I had spotting. Looked it up and convinced myself it was implantation bleeding. Well the next day, (today) I got my period. Bleeding is very heavy, and cramping is really bad but it's worth it. Aftera over plan b anyday"

• Anonymous
• January 9, 2017

"Took it in 46 hours after an intercourse in which the condom tore. 4 weeks pregnant now! CVS attendant gave this Pill saying it's same as Plan B. It's NOT!!! Spend $10 extra and get Plan B! It works."

• It...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 8, 2016

"It worked for me! I am 210 pounds and it worked. 2 weeks ago, The condom fell off without him or me knowing. he came in me and We didn't realize it was off until he pulled out. We were terribly scared. Immediately after we realized this, we went to pick up Aftera from CVS. It was $40. I took this pill about an hour and a half after the incident. I was saving up money for an abortion if I needed it just in case. But luckily my period is here, and only 1 day early! I'm so happy and excited about effectiveness. Thank you aftera."

• Lg_1123
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 19, 2017

"Took this about 10 hours after unprotected sex. Felt fine the day I took it, but about 3 weeks later I started to feel sick to my stomach, crampy and had lower back pain. OF COURSE I panicked read lots of negative reviews and took a test, which came back negative, but I also took it about 2 1/2 weeks after intercourse, so it was still early. Fast forward 2 weeks and my period is here. For me it did what I needed it to, so I was okay with the side effects. Do not overthink it and don't read all the negative reviews, it does work!"

• Count...
• January 12, 2019

"This pill works!!! Don’t read all the negative comments don’t let that discourage you ! I took this pill 1 hour after the condom broke and I got my period 2 weeks early and yes the pill does have it’s side effects but what matters here is that it works. I’m not pregnant. I’m fine the side effects only lasted 3 days and I’m feeling just fine. And you will be fine too ! Calm down and let the pill do it’s magic."

• Anony...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 18, 2018

"I do NOT recommend this pill!!!! I’ve taken plan b before and it did not have the same side effects at all. Plan B is more expensive but definitely worth it. I took this pill about 48 hours after sex and everything was fine at first. I then started my cycle about 15 days earlier than usual which I assumed was normal because I think it says it can either make your period early or late. Anyway my period has lasted about 9 days now (and counting!!). This seems insane to me considering my periods usually don’t even last the full 5 days. I have also had breast tenderness since I even took the pill and got really bad cramps during the first few days of my period. In the end I guess it got the job done because I’m not pregnant. However I will never take this pill again. I strongly suggest taking the Plan B over this one if you can!!!! I only took Aftera because my pharmacy didn’t have plan."

• Anony...
• November 3, 2018

"On 9/30, the last day of my period, my husband and I had unprotected sex,Plan B wasn’t available at CVS so I took this pill 30 hours later on 10/01. A week later, 10/08 (aka my “expected ovulation date”), I experienced the worst tightness in my stomach as well as cramping/spotting, breast tenderness and severe migraines/light sensitivity. The week of 10/16, the spotting was gone but my PMS was out of control, hormonal cystic acne took over my face (terrible like my teen years, I am 31 now), and my breast tenderness came back with a vengeance. My period was due around 10/26 but I decided to take my first pregnancy test 10/23 which was negative. I took 2 more on 10/25 & 10/30 which again were negative. Still no full period as of Nov 2nd. Since all my pregnancy tests came back negative, I’m assuming it worked and my period will start eventually or next month. Overall it’s not worth taking especially with the symptoms/period delay"

• Thegr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 22, 2018

"Okay so I had a slip up June 27 2 days after my cycle had just ended (Broken Condom) the following day I headed to my local CVS to get Aftera I took the pill no worries. My boobs were sore for two days as always when I expect my period it went away then July 11 came and I was spotting (6 days after ovulation) I thought it was my period but it was just spotting it didn't even fill a pad but it was red fresh blood so I wasn't sure to call it implantation. Anyway I spotted for the following 11 days with light cramping period was due July 18 the spotting continued. Today JULY 22 I have began to bleed enough to need a pad which had me feeling super excited and blessed I believe maybe my stress level had a lot to do with the spotting and late bleeding. I use to get my periods late in the month so maybe its just changing back to that I think it was some kind of hormonal imbalance, but I Vouch for Aftera because I'm not pregnant (I took aftera 15 hours after sex)"

• ALT
• November 14, 2018

"I took Aftera about 2 hours after unprotected sex and it worked. The condom came off inside of me, so my partner and I drove to CVS immediately and got Aftera for $44. I don't like to take meds on an empty stomach, so I took it after we got lunch. This happened and I knew my period was due 12 days later. I remember 5 days during the week after I took Aftera that I had short, 2-minute long periods of intense back cramps. It felt like someone shoved a pole down my spine, but it only lasted 2 minutes a day during each of the 5 days. As I mentioned, my period was due 12 days later. I actually got it on the 11 day, so early and damn near close to on time! The period was a bit heavier and more symptomatic than usual-I experienced a bad headache that lasted for all of Day 3, and I was very fatigued on Days 2-4. These symptoms weren't too bad. I was worried after reading these reviews, but my friend/potential partner and I are so relieved."