Levonorgestrel User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Micky
• May 24, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) for Emergency Contraception "Hey Ladies! Had to share my experience since there were a few posts on here that helped, but didn’t quite ease my anxiety because my experience was different. I took Plan B 48 hours after my incident. I was also ovulating. I was freaking out because I didn’t have any of my usual menstrual symptoms and also didn’t have spotting after 7 days, like everyone else who took the pill. I did have very mild cramps, 9 days after taking Plan B and mild nausea. I took 2 tests on the day that I was scheduled to get my cycle and they came back negative. I got my period 2 days later than scheduled. This was a total of 15 days after taking Plan B. I’m in a lot of pain, but I’m thankful that the pill worked! So remain calm ladies! Everyone’s body is different. I didn’t have any symptoms of the pill working, until my period arrived. Hope this helps!"

• Heath
• September 5, 2020

Liletta (levonorgestrel) for Birth Control "I previously had the Mirena and loved it. My Gyn said they switched to Liletta and it would be the same experience. WRONG! I’ve gained 10+ lbs & am constantly bloated. I’m more active & have a better diet than I’ve ever ever had. My skin looks like I’m going through puberty. I’m omitting a smell that is god awful. I have no energy, no libido, constant mood swings, reflux, nausea and I just feel like an alien in my own body. I chalked it up to turning 30 this year coupled with the weirdness that COVID has brought, but in the back of my mind I’ve known there is something wrong beyond that. I’m so glad I found this forum and know that these changes are caused by the IUD. I would rather manage periods then become a different person like I have been. Everyone is different but for me there is a HUGE difference between the Mirena & Liletta IUD and I cannot wait to get this thing removed & get back to being myself."

• Water...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 23, 2021

Mirena (levonorgestrel) for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "1 had Mirena inserted June 3rd, 2021 and have literally bled every day since. It’s starting to get old. I had it inserted and my OB never even checked to make sure it was in the right place. They just said to avoid unprotected sex for the first month, then they’d check it to see if it was in the right places my 2 month checkup. I have no idea if it ACTUALLY works or if it’s even inserted correctly, all I know is that I haven’t gotten a break from bleeding for almost a month."

• I...
• June 4, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) for Emergency Contraception "I promised myself that if/when I got my period, I’d share my experience. I had sex on April 12th, on the last day of my period. It was unprotected and he didn’t pull out in time. He fully came in me. We went to CVS in the morning and I took plan b one-step probably 10-12 hours after sex. My periods are always weird since I’m on the pill, and I don’t get a period every month. I didn’t get a period/bleeding in May. I took at least 2-3 pregnancy tests that all came back negative, but I googled symptoms of pregnancy and freaked myself out so badly that I was convinced I was pregnant and that my life was over. If you worry like I do, I’m here to tell you you’re okay. It’s now June 4th, and my period is technically early by like a week. I spotted yesterday (pinkish/red). But now it’s a heavy flow, and my cramps have been so bad. However, I’m not pregnant and am happy. DO NOT GOOGLE ANYTHING. If you take this pill within 24 hours, you’re okay. Stay strong ❤️"

• Megs
• December 15, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) for Emergency Contraception "I am leaving a review because two weeks ago I was on here reading reviews just to ease my mind. On December 3rd, went on a second date with a guy, and got a little too drunk. Had sex a couple times and didn't realize the condom broke and he came inside. It was 2am so I went first thing the next morning to get plan B. I took it at 9am, I checked my period tracker, realized we had sex ON THE DAY I WAS OVULATING. I was panicked as my period is regular, I always get my period on the predicted day, the ovulation predictor is spot on. Next I'm on the internet finding sites that say Plan B doesn't work when you are already ovulating. I decided to trust the pill and wait. I experienced EXTREME fatigue, breast tenderness, dizziness, bloating and food cravings, minor cramping. more stressing.etc. Fast forward to Dec 15th, low and behold, Aunt Flo showed up a day early! Trust the process, even a woman who has a very regular cycle was saved by plan B during ovulation. Good luck!"

• Anonymous
• May 7, 2010

Mirena (levonorgestrel) for Birth Control "I have had this for about 5 months now. I had NO IDEA others were going through the same things I am. I am tired, moody, and have gained about 25 lbs. I have been working out more and couldn't figure out what was going on until now. I am dry during sex, not in the mood most of the time. Acne has been pretty bad, didn't know why that was either (don't usually have acne). For a few weeks now, my body feels like it is pregnant. The moods, tired, etc., but all tests say not pregnant. It makes me uncomfortable to have so many things going on."

• Lotus
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 24, 2020

Mirena (levonorgestrel) for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "Mirena was inserted a month back, I got it cause apparently it stops bleeding and thus helps with endometriosis Symptoms, but it’s proving other wise as I’m experiencing completely opposite and I have been bleeding continuously from past one month with out a break . I never imagined I would be on period for a whole month and it still haven’t stopped"

• Lin
• August 21, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) for Emergency Contraception "I don't understand people who give Plan B a low rating because of the side effects. The purpose of this pill is to prevent pregnancy, not make you feel good! And if it's purpose was successful give it the rating it deserves! People need to understand that this is like dropping a hormonal bomb in your body, yes your cycle will be messed up for a while but anything is better than an unwanted pregnancy. I have taken Plan B three times now. This time I was really nervous because I took it on my ovulation day. One week after taking it I started spotting with light cramping, I was scared that the spotting was implantation bleeding but eventually the bleeding got heavier and turned into my period 8 days later. Plan B has worked every time I have taken it so far. Ladies please be patient and remain calm."

• Busy...
• September 3, 2020

Mirena (levonorgestrel) for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I was recently diagnosed with adeymeosis due to heavy, painful, irregular periods and cysts. My consultant gave me the option to have a Mirena coil which he said will help my lining of my womb, stop heavy bleeding into my uterus and having it inserted would feel similar to a smear test. So I booked my appointment based on his recommendation. As the alternative was a hysterectomy. I got it fitted July 2020 which was the most horrendous pain I've ever experience felt like a stabbing contraction and I was in tears pain and I had a little spotting few days later with some severe cramps. The cramps stopped and then a two weeks later I started to get brown jelly like spotting which wasn't very nice and also I don't feel very clean because of it I spotted for two weeks, then came the heavy period which hasn't stopped and it's constant. I don't like the way it's made me feel and I've only had it in for five weeks it's worse than I had before."

• KM555
• June 6, 2017

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) for Emergency Contraception "Okay ladies, I have decided to share my experience with Plan B One Step to hopefully help ease even just a few minds, because I know just how bad this situation sucks and how you are searching high and low for some honest feedback. No matter what I say here, you will still be freaking out for a while and overthinking every little thing you feel within your body. Just try your best to be positive and keep busy. Alright, so here goes the story: On Apr. 9 I had sex with a male partner and the condom broke. We didn't notice until the deed was done. Immediately I thought "omg we are screwed". I had finished my last period on Apr. 4 (I was now dangerously close to ovulation). The next morning (approx 6-7 hrs later) we went to the pharmacy to get emergency contraception. I took the pill immediately WITH FOOD. The food part is very important. The pill can make you nauseous and if you vomit soon after taking it, it obviously will not work. The pill contains very high levels of Levonorgestrel, a synthetic version of the hormone Progestin (aka the pregnancy hormone). When you become pregnant, your body produces high levels of Progestin, which prevents your ovaries from releasing an egg (because you wouldn't want your body to be ovulating while you are already pregnant). So, in a sense, the pill tricks your body into thinking it is pregnant and therefore your ovaries do not release an egg for the sperm that is now inside of you to fertilize. The effectiveness of this all comes down to timing. The pill's job is to temporarily stop ovulation, so if you have already ovulated, the chances of it working are lowered. This doesn't mean you are totally screwed! There isn't much conclusive evidence (that I have been able to find) but it is said that even shortly after ovulation, the pill can help prevent a newly fertilized egg from implanting in the uterine wall. It is important to follow the advice to take the pill within 72hrs of the incident because sperm can live inside of you for approx 5 days and the longer you let it go, the closer you get to ovulating and the better chance those little suckers have of locating your egg! Back to the fact that the pill temporarily stops ovulation. This means that Plan B is NOT an abortion pill! So whether you are worried to take it because you are pro-life or you are thinking it will terminate an established pregnancy, it WILL NOT DO THIS! The pill's job is to take action before the sperm and egg ever meet. Now onto the stuff that will literally exhaust you... The side effects. I'm going to be honest here and tell you that looking up your side effects is going to make you think you are pregnant for sure. Almost every possible side effect of Plan B mimics the signs of pregnancy. You could experience: nausea, abdominal cramping, fatigue, headaches, dizziness, vomiting, and spotting. If you are concerned about any of these side effects contact your doctor. They will be your best source of support through this. I experienced mild abdominal cramping (like period cramps) the next couple of days after taking the pill and "spotting" about a week later. The spotting was what concerned me. When I read that you "may experience some spotting" I thought a light little speck here and there, however for me it was almost exactly like one of my periods. My periods are generally quite light (lucky, I know) and my "spotting" was almost the exact same, just slightly lighter and lasted about 3-4 days. It started out fairly bright red and then by the last day turned to a darker red, almost brownish colour. I later found out that this is quite normal. Throughout the duration of my worrisome experience, I took 3 home pregnancy tests to help ease my mind a bit. I took one 21 days after the incident, another 6 days later, and then one like 4 weeks after that (just because I was feeling particularly worried that day). All 3 read negative. This helped settle my mind somewhat. Also, a little info that may be a bit TMI, but about 2 weeks after taking the pill I got a yeast infection (see, TMI). On top of worrying about everything else, I now had a painful and embarrassing infection to add to my list! I was freaking out because I wasn't sure what it was at first (painful urination, labia painful to the touch). Upon +++ research on my own, I found out that this is another possible side effect of the pill. The increased hormones in the pill can cause your body to produce an excessive amount of natural yeast. The same thing can happen to women during pregnancy due to the same reason. So if this happens to you, it's uncommon but not unheard of. The biggest worry I had throughout this entire experience was when in the world was I going to get my period?! The pill can and probably will mess with your cycle. It definitely did for me! I'm not sure if it had anything to do with my size, but I'm thinking that it might have. I am fairly petite (115lbs) and the pill is the same dosage for everyone. I ended up missing an entire period! Talk about going out of mind! Everywhere I read said that the pill could delay your period by a week or so, but nowhere could I find anything about it making you skip an entire period! Just as I was mustering up the plan to make a doctor's appointment, my period arrived! Exactly one month late. Again, I can't stress enough to talk to your doctor if something doesn't seem right! I really hope you found some kind of relief in reading this. There is no sure shot way to know Plan B has worked unless you get a blood test from your doctor or are graced with your Aunt Flo so do your absolute best not to worry yourself sick. Remember, stress can have an effect on your cycle as well. I found it most helpful to confide what I was going through in one really good, trustworthy friend who helped bring me back to reality when my worry was spinning me out of control. I hope everything works out for you, and you share your experiences with others going through the same, terrifying experience. Good luck and think positive!"

• mck
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 12, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) for Emergency Contraception "So I wanted to come on here because I used to be the girl reading the reviews to calm me down. I took the plan b 2 hours after my bf and I had unprotected sex (he also finished inside me). I didn’t have symptoms till about 4 days later my breast started to hurt, cramps, nausea I also had gotten a really big nose bleed so I started freaking out. About another week later I got my period which was very heavy. Just trust the pill and relax you will be ok."

• Anonymous
• October 1, 2008

Mirena (levonorgestrel) for Birth Control "I love my Mirena. I've recommended it to several friends. I'm 43 and have 2 kids and wanted something to simplify my life. Insertion was not at all painful or even uncomfortable. I had some spotting continuously for about 3 weeks, but since then I haven't had my period (2 years). I have no side effects at all, and I love NOT getting my period. No cramping, mood swings, PMS, heavy bleeding, not to mention all the dollars saved on NOT buying outrageously expensive tampons and pads. I have never been so happy with a product of this nature. Much better than the pill and that awful sponge, messy diaphragm and horrid condoms!"

• Anonymous
• September 25, 2019

Aftera (levonorgestrel) for Emergency Contraception "I'm never one to write any types of reviews but I felt like I needed to write one now since this was the only thing that kept me sane while I was waiting for my period. Firstly, just breathe youre gonna be okay. I had unprotected sex on the night of 9/3, he didnt pull out, he completely finished in me. I am not on birth control. Not even an hour after we ran out and bought Aftera (they were sold out of plan b). Turns out my ovulation day was 9/4! I was going crazy because I did experience side effects like headaches, I was so sleepy, I was also cramping. I was supposed to get my period 9/18 and it came 9/20!! only 2 days late. Ladies try not to freak yourselves out I know its hard but this pill works!! The more you stress the later your period could potinentally be, just try not to think about it because there’s nothing you can do right now. Just remember theres so many other females going through the same exact thing. You're not alone, stay positive and good luck to all of you!! <3"

• Anony...
• February 20, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) for Emergency Contraception "So I said if it worked I would leave a review, because I never leave them, but I wanted to share my experience. I am not on birth control and he didn't wear protection. We had sex midnight Saturday, Saturday night, and Sunday morning. I took the Plan B Sunday morning afterwards. I didn't realize I was ovulating that entire weekend because I don't keep track of it!!! It took 10 days for my period to come on. I began to stress about it, which I tried not to do because the stress can mess with your body too. I'm just so happy it's on. No more sex for me until I'm married!"

• LOano
• March 29, 2021

Take Action (levonorgestrel) for Emergency Contraception "I wanted to come on here to relieve any of you ladies who are worrying like I was. After reading some of the reviews and I was SCARED. So. The day after my period ended I was having unprotected sex when he accidentally fully came in me. I was PANICKING since I was in my fertile window. He went to Walgreens but Plan B was out so he grabbed TAKE ACTION. I took it roughly 6 hours later. A week later I went to the bathroom in the morning and BOOM sooo much blood! I was so relieved! But I thought it was odd since I JUST had my period not even a week ago. Well now, it’s roughly when I should’ve gotten my period but now but I was unsure since I had a mini period . Just went to CVS and got a pregnancy test. Negative! It’s going to be okay !!!"

• OB Nu...
• October 22, 2009

Mirena (levonorgestrel) for Birth Control "I am an OB nurse, married with two children ages six and three. I chose the Mirena after suffering severe migraines on the pill. I interviewed several OB doctors at my job and my pregnant patients about their form of birth control prior to their pregnancy and decided to give the Mirena a try. I had the Mirena inserted in early May. Insertion process was very painful. It reminded me much of mild labor contractions. After the insertion, I had mild cramps for the remainder of the day. For three weeks thereafter, I experienced light spotting and wore a pantyliner. For the next four months, I would spot beginning the same day each month for a week followed by a regular light period two weeks after the spotting subsided. It is now five months after insertion and I did spot for less time but no period came. Rather, I experience symptoms of bloating and increased appetite as if my period is going to start but without the period. I am most happy to report NO migraines and I lost weight! My mood and libido have remained the same. I cannot feel the string I was instructed to check for monthly, and no complaints from my husband. I did experience some hair loss and noticed my complexion is not as clear, but overall, I am satisfied with the Mirena and recommend women to try it, especially if you want a low-maintenance birth control method."

• Annoy...
• July 8, 2021

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) for Emergency Contraception "Let me just tell y'all that these past two months have been a roller coaster of a ride for me. So babe and I did the deed on May 22nd the day after my period. Honestly I don't know if he came in me or not but to give me a peace of mind I went and bought Plan B on May 23rd approximately 26-28 hours after the deed was done. I was beating myself up because I didn't use any contraceptive and I felt really silly. The day after I took the pill I had a slight headache. Four days later I begin to have spotting. I spotted starting on May 28th and ended on June 3rd. My due date for my cycle was on June 14th. I have been bloated, nauseous, constipated, headaches, fatigued, very moody. I begin to stress and panic. My anxiety got the best of me and went into depression. Honestly if I would have never found this website, I would be more of a mess than I am now. PLEASE. DON'T. GOOGLE. ANYTHING. Trust the pill. After 23 days, I finally got my period today on July 7th."

• Anonymous
• July 21, 2021

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) for Emergency Contraception "Okay girls I promised myself that if this pill worked for me I would come back and comment on this and share my story. So I’m 20 years old and am already a mom of two. I met up with some old friends this summer and stupidly had unprotected sex with a guy I use to date years ago. He pulled out and didn’t finish in me but I’m the paranoid type so I went and bought a plan b two days later. I was also in my fertile window according to my app. I was SO bloated for weeks and anxiously awaited my period but it didn’t come on the expected day so then I really freaked out. My period ended up being two weeks late! The worst two week of anxiety I’ve ever had. I’ve only used the pill about maybe 4 or 5 times in my life and it’s worked every time. Girlies, try to relax. I’ve been in your shoes before I promise. I’m never putting myself through that again but am so thankful the pill came through. The best of luck to everyone reading through these comments. Xoxo"

• Be zen
• November 8, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) for Emergency Contraception "Ladies this works, I promised myself if I got my period I would write a review. I had already ovulated, the condom broke while it was inside of me, AND I took this pill at hour 70. After three weeks tons of pregnancy tests, sore breasts, weird spotting (brown and pink.. was convinced it was implantation bleeding) I finally got my period. It was 4 days late and started out very slowly but it’s here. Trust the process, get off of google and remember that everyone’s body is different and will have a different reaction to the hormones."

• Coffe...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2021

Mirena (levonorgestrel) for Birth Control "Hi sisters. This is my review only of the insertion, as I just had the Mirena put in 2 hours ago. Before the appointment, I took the recommended Motrin, Ativan (to calm my nerves) and the medication that softens your cervix, which my gyno was kind enough to prescribe for me to hopefully make the insertion process smoother. The entire process took no more than 5 minutes. It felt like a slightly longer pap exam, with more pressure than usual. I didn’t cramp, I didn’t yelp in pain, and I didn’t pass out or feel sick. What got me through my anxiety was taking deep breaths. It was not excruciating as I expected it to be, since I have never given birth (I’m 40, btw). Here’s hoping this device works for me and agrees with my body. I had been on the pill for over 20 years, and I look forward to not having to take them every day. I’ll report back in a few months with an update. Good luck to all of you ladies. Do what is best for you."

• Anonymous
• June 21, 2009

Mirena (levonorgestrel) for Birth Control "I'm 22 years old and have two little boys. My husband says he hopes to one day have a girl, so I figured 5 years should be enough time to decide. I got the Mirena last year, and the only side effect I had was hair loss, but I'm not quite sure if it was the Mirena or from just having another baby. But other than that, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT! I have been reading all these reviews, and they were almost all negative. I was wondering if something was wrong with me. Since I got the Mirena last year, I lost weight, no more cramps, lightened periods, and a better sex drive (probably because I don't have to worry if I'm going to get pregnant). I feel safe. So would I recommend the Mirena, YES."

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) for Emergency Contraception "Girls Everything will be ok, let me share my experience. I was not thinking and I had unprotected sex on Sep 19 around 5 days before my ovulation. I took the plan b 30 min after sex btw he didn’t cum or anything I took it bc I didn’t want to risk it. A week later I started bleeding and I thought it was my period but it wasn’t I found out is bleeding between period, but I did start to panic, girls please don’t google anything bc it will trick and mess with you mind. Well anyway I was thinking thinking and almost convinced my self that I was pregnant. On October 8 my period was supposed to arrive but now my period arrive it was 15 days late. Let me tell you if you are taking this pill for the very first time is very effective. So I recommend this pill and my advice is take it ASAP!! And don’t stress about it bc it will delay you period even more just relax ok it will be and this was definitely a lesson learned for me I will never have sex always have all the precautions"

• Anony...
• January 23, 2021

Take Action (levonorgestrel) for Emergency Contraception "A few weeks ago I was worried and reading these reviews. I was unaware about the “plan b doesn’t work after ovulation” theory until after having unprotected sex during my fertile days. I literally kept myself up all night after being on google too long and ultimately convinced myself that I was pregnant. Safe to say, I am not. Don’t stress yourself out over everything you read online, sis."

• Loraine
• May 1, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) for Emergency Contraception "So we had unprotected sex on the last day of my period and 3 days after period. He came in me both times. I have irregular period time that could happen 18-28 days in random and I never had a late period in my whole life, they are always less than 28 days. So I started to getting nervous since google told me irregular period time could cause early ovulation too. I took plan b 40 hours after yea I know it's late. Some spotting showed up a week later. My period didn't arrive on the expected day and I already said I never had a late period so by the time 28 days came around without a period I was totally freaking out. Guys I know my body and I know how it reacts. I always get breakouts on my face and like lower back pain but none of those signs showed up. I found these comments really helpful so I relaxed and a week later, I finally got my period. No pain but I did noticed a larger amount of flow. My advice is DON'T GOOGLE ANYTHING. You are just freaking yourself out. Just give it time and patience."

• Jelly
• August 21, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) for Emergency Contraception "Hoping this will help someone out there because I did not see a lot like this. I am not on birth control. I had sex a few days after ovulation and the condom completely broke and semen went inside of me fully. I was freaking out especially because the guy I have been seeing for a year is a secret and we could never be together due to religious reasons. I got plan b immediately. I was freaking out and crying for about 2 weeks because everywhere online said it’s not effective after ovulation. I took an early pregnancy test and it was negative and my period came a day late. I am so thankful this worked but I am not going to have him ejaculate in the condom again."