Aftera for Emergency Contraception User Reviews (Page 5)

• Marsha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2017

"I had unprotected sex with my partner on my ovulation day and he pulled out before ejucalation but I was scared of pre-cum so I took Aftera 12 hours later. The side effects are crazy. I had VERY BAD mood swings and painful cramps for almost a week. Lost my appetite completely. Then suddenly all the side effects went away and got my period today (3 days earlier than the expected date). I took plan B before but the side effects were not as bad as this one ! My partner did not finish inside me so I'm not sure how effective Aftera is. Please please never have unprotected sex. The side effects of these pills are crazy and waiting for your period to come is brutal."

• disap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2018

"After having unprotected sex, Plan B One Step is usually my go-to emergency contraceptive. However, upon arriving at the pharmacy, there was none available, but next to it were 2 Aftera pills. I was very sceptical because I've never heard about this brand. Because I wanted something immediately, I decided to purchase this drug and took it approximately 15 hours after having unprotected sex. Here I am, 3 weeks later with abdominal cramps. I went to the doctor today, where I found out I was pregnant. I had a feeling I was because my body felt different; bloated, unusual abdominal cramps and dizziness. I would not recommend this pill to anyone!!! Very disappointing that it didn't work. I've taken Plan B even later than 24 hours and it has worked. Be careful, ladies and good luck!"

• Silly...
• July 21, 2019

"I used Aftera only because the store was completely out of Plan B. The ingredients are the same so I wasn't pressed about it. That was until I realized I took it the day before my ovulation day. Now I'm not sure exactly when I ovulate, no one is, I'm guessing I had either just ovulated or was in the process of ovulating when my boyfriend came inside me. 40 minutes later I popped a pill and stopped stressing. That's the best advice I can give. Remember you're innocent til proven guilty and not pregnant until proven pregnant. I can't say for sure that this drug worked , maybe I took it before ovulation and it stopped the process. But more likely I think I was lucky enough to not get pregnant (your chances of getting pregnant even when you're trying to have a baby and you do everything right are around 20-30%) . Don't rely on this drug to save you if you've ovulated but take it just in case because maybe you haven't! I got my period so not pregnant. Getting on a reliable birth control ASAP as I definitely don't need this stress."

• Stephie
• May 7, 2018

"I totally recommend NOT having unprotected sex anytime knowing the possibilities pregnancy. I understand things happen so don't feel bad, I've used both Plan B and Aftera. There have been a couple instances where the Pharmacy was out of Plan B, the pill everyone says is better. I have taken Aftera and it has worked for me, it's the same just cheaper. I highly recommend using it as soon as directed on the box within 72hrs, but taking it earlier is more likely to be effective (NO LATER than 24 hours). I am aware if the condom brakes, and the chances of getting pregnant even with it on. It's always smart to be safe, and use protection rather than relying on the Emergency Pill alone. Keep in mind whether protected or not we all are accountable for our actions and must understand that there are consequences. ALWAYS play it SAFE and GOOD LUCK."

• MissR...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2019

"My last menstruation was from June 13 to 17, 2019 then I have protected and unprotected sex with my boyfriend on June 22 and 23 and I took the Aftera pill on June 23 2pm-ish and then I am was expecting my period on July 15 but I missed my period for 25 days it was late, so my menstruation came on Aug 08 which is very late. I usually have regular cycle and I never have pain during my usual period but now I can feel some menstrual cramps and always tired. Lastly, I noticed that I had mood swings after taking the pill. l will never take it again because I got crazy from all the effects, but don't worry it is really doing its job. I'm not pregnant thats what is important. Thank you"

• Boyfr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 9, 2017

"Sorta got stupid one night with my girlfriend, got the pill about 26 hours later. The pill made her 9 weeks late, I'd never had so much stress. Finally she took two tests and got both negative and got her period a couple weeks later, it may mess up your period and stress you out but it works don't worry"

• Lynn
• February 28, 2019

"I usually take the plan b pill but Aftera was cheaper by appx $10. So against my better judgement and for the sake of being economical, because I am in the middle of planning a wedding, I took it. 3 weeks later I'm pregnant... so much for that... can I sue somebody 4 this *eye roll* FYI: I took the pill 13 hrs after and still got pregnant"

• sdp
• April 19, 2019

"I had sex the day after I ovulated which was April 4th 2018. I am on birth control but I wasn’t taking them regularly so I hadn’t taken my birth control for like two days regularly. So the condom came off inside me and I was afraid that some ejaculation had spilled inside me. So the 6th I went to cvs and got Aftera because it was cheaper. When I took the pill I had this pain in my stomach like it was a big ball of gas that expanded everything I took a breath lol that’s the only way to describe it. Also, I felt really dizzy right when I took it. But the days that followed, there weren’t anymore symptoms I just felt really bloated and some cramps here and there. Fast forward to April 17th 2018, I got my period today, and it’s a day early. I weigh 213. I just took one pill. I was worried because I don’t want to get pregnant, but I read a review on here that said to trust the pill and the process and that’s what I did. Goodluck"

• Chelle
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 16, 2022

"Had sex on the first day after getting off my period. Took the Aftera late about 68 hours after sex and panicked that it wasn’t going to work. Period was 4 days late and I was scared as hell that I was pregnant but I’m not . Please don’t panic like me give your period about a week after you expect it cuz it can be late if it don’t come early."

• jenifer
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 20, 2018

"I had bleeding 5 days after taking this pill. This may not be your period! These are the side effects of the pill. But I finally got my period with 2 weeks late. Aftera has worked for me but gave me nausea and abdominal cramps, but at least it worked."

• notam...
• September 5, 2021

"I found this page while going down a Google rabbit hole and promised myself I would come back if/when I got my period and sure enough, here I am!! This page kept me sane amongst a plethora of false and freaky information. I took Aftera about 5-6 hours after having completely unprotected (non-pull out) sex, and later realized that I may have already been ovulating at the time. According to Google, this makes emergency contraception almost 50% LESS effective, and as a 21 y/o student, I am in no way ready for a child. According to my OB, this is FALSE. Emergency contraceptives are indeed more effective at certain points in a cycle than others, but are still VERY effective. Also, the brand name of emergency contraceptive does NOT matter as long as it contains levonorgestrel and always take it as early as you can! Two weeks later, I’ve never been more grateful for my period cramps. Stay sane ladies, and stay off the Internet!"

• Mel
• April 4, 2018

"I took this pill because the pharmacy ran out of plan b, it was cheaper so I was happy. Broke condom situation and I got nervous took it the next day I’m also on birth control so I didn’t feel as scared but still to be careful took this. I didn’t experience cramps or anything or what other people felt. I don’t know if I was mood or not because I’m naturally kinda moody. I think it worked well. I’m not pregnant and that’s all that matters !"

• Amelia
• November 12, 2016

"I took aftera less than 2hours after birth control failed. Within an hour I experienced severe stomach pain and nausea. For the week that followed I had headaches dizziness at times and lower back pain. My period came exactly one week after taking this, I was advised this isn't was effective when you are over a certain weight. Weighing 235 I didn't have a problem with effectiveness"

• Maggie
• April 12, 2021

"I took Aftera the day after intercourse. We didn't use a condom and I was not on birth control. He said he pulled out but as an 18-year-old who was NOT ready for a child, I decided to purchase fatera. I took it and started the almost month-long anxiety attack. He paid me the cost but it didn't relieve my stress. I researched every website of early pregnancy symptoms and the reviews on how effective emergency contraceptives are. I even went and talked to online health doctors to hear their responses. Then read that stress makes your period take longer to come so when I was a few days late, I purchased a few vitamin C packets and started taking them. After 3 days of my missed period, I had received my period and one (again) just this last month as well. I took 4 pregnancy tests through this scare, all were negative."

• kay
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 6, 2019

"So , my boyfriend and I had protected sex on the 26 of June. but the condom broke and he came inside me. Hours later we went to go get a Plan B but didn’t have enough so we got Aftera. I took it as soon as I got it . I was supposed to get my period on the 30th of June but didn’t get it until the 6 of July. That really scared me because I thought I was pregnant. But, overall it worked so that’s just what I’m thankful for ."

• Junew...
• June 26, 2017

"I had sex and my partner finished inside of me on 6/6/17 and it was around the time of ovulation. I took aftera within about 24 hours afterwards. On 6/19/17 I started bleeding like a period and thought it was very strange that my period came about a week early. The bleeding was light and I was experiencing some cramping. On 6/25/17 I took a pregnancy test and it came back positive. This was my first experience with taking a morning after pill and getting pregnant. I have taken plan b, and next choice in the past they both worked but Aftera effectiveness varies with each individual and didn't work for me."

• Grover
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2019

"I was having a total panic attack about having unprotected sex, he pulled out but said he "barely made it" so around 14 hours later I took Aftera. I'm 5'3" and 177 pounds, and my period came later. I've been on birth control but at the point that I had unprotected sex, I was 8 days off the pill (after 7 days the pill no longer protects you). But I'm not pregnant! Took 3 tests and everything is good. This pill really eased my mind I'm so happy."

• I...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 2, 2016

"I took this when I was ovulating , I know we were being reckless . I haven't gotten my period it's 4 days late now, and I took two pregnancy test and both came out negative.. Not sure if I worked because I still haven't gotten my period"

• Mandy
• April 13, 2019

"I had sex with my boyfriend on the 5th of April 2019 which was like at 11pm ish we used a condom but when he pulled out the condom was still inside of me so he had to pull it out. I was scared that I had cum in me so I went and got Plan B the next day and took it about 5:00ish which was 18hours later. When I took it I didn’t experience anything but when I woke up the next morning my boobs were so sore but this kinda of sore boobs I never experienced before but that was about all the symptoms I had. On Tuesday and Wednesday I felt like throwing up but I never did throw up and I felt a little weak so I thought I was pregnant. Anyway my period came on on that same Saturday like it was supposed too and I didn’t mess my cycle up so IM NOT PREGNANT AND IT WORKED! So yes AFTERA worked for me . Just be prayerful and have faith"

• Anony...
• November 28, 2018

"I also took Aftera at the beginning of Oct on the my last day of period, spotted around Oct 22nd, next full period started today Nov 26th. (8weeks later) It works as long as you don’t take it while ovulating according to older posts and it could delay your period for a month or 2 like me depending on how your body handles it."

• Cathe...
• March 5, 2017

"My bf came in me right before my period was due so just to be safe I took this had cramping. 2 days after I took the pill he came in me again which was stupid. My period was 4 days late but it came! This wasn't my first time taking it it works."

• didns...
• January 2, 2019

"I took this within 36 hours of unprotected sex. It made my period come 2 weeks earlier (1 week after I took the pill ) and then I spent a week with no period and then the next week I get my period again! The first 2-3 days were heavier than ever but at least I’m not pregnant!! So this works and my mood swings were all over the place, I could cry for hours and then just be happy right after. Although I somewhat feel my period is going to be delayed this month because I had them last month so soon."

• Dom
• October 9, 2018

"So we had a little incident and we had actually have used plan b before but I went to pharmacy and they were completely out, I saw aftera and looked it up on google says it’s 75-89 percent affective. I’m not sure if it is or not yet but I even spoke to the pharmacist she said it’s the same effectiveness as plan b. I got it plus it’s cheaper and the other pharmacy was also out of plan b so it was my last resort. I took it within the same day of him finishing inside me not even in an hour or two span. I took it on the 30th which was two days before I was supposed to get my period and it’s now a week late and I do know that sometimes the morning after pills throw your period off. But I haven’t had any side affects or anything weird happen to me just haven’t gotten my period yet. And honestly looking at all these comments I’m kinda scared that it didn’t work since so many women have gotten pregnant after taking it."

• New
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 12, 2019

"I took after Aftera less than 6 hours after sex because the pharmacy didn’t have plan b at the time. I’ve taken plan b before and had no issues. I took this and have become pregnant. Now I have to deal with the abortion process."

• Kfkower
• November 29, 2018

"I took this pill 48hours after I had unprotected sex (the day before I started ovulation) I’ve had slight cramping and lower stomach tightness. It has been 8 days since I had unprotected sex and I started spotting, I don’t think it is my period because it was very light and it only lasted a few hours. I’m also not supposed to start my period until December 10th and it’s November 28th so I really hope I’m not pregnant."