Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception User Reviews (Page 5)

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2016

"THIS WILL WORK. DO NOT STRESS. I cannot say that enough. I have taken Plan B twice. Both times I took it because the condom broke (without us realizing) and my boyfriend came inside me. Also, both times were during the portion of my cycle when I was pretty fertile. My advice: take it as soon as possible! I always took the pill within 3 hours after the condom broke (24hr pharmacies rock lol). However, many of my friends have taken it a day or two after and they have all been fine too. But save yourself the extra stress and just take it as soon as possible! :) Ignore the negative posts. The people saying it hasn't worked are probably lying pro-life wackos or people who took it like 5 days after the incident. You'll be fine!!"

• Uni...
• January 10, 2015

"I took Plan B exactly 36 hours afterwards. I was ovulating when everything went down, and I was so scared that I had waited too long to take Plan B. After 9 painfully long (but symptom-free) days, I got my period. Much heavier than usual, but no complaints from me! My advice to all who were as stressed as me: wait it out. Eat healthy, exercise to jumpstart your period, and try your best to stay calm!"

• Gre...
• January 24, 2020

"I got the pill at Walmart because they were out of Plan B, so I got this one. Then after I took it, I decided to look at the reviews and then, oh my, they were all awful. Of course, that made me worry, everyone was complaining about all the “side effects” and how overall it was just horrible, so that made me super worried soon after I took it. But all I can say is it was not bad at all!! No side effects besides an early period and some gnarly cramps, but I’m used to that, it was nothing pills and a heating pad won’t fix! Also, many people said it made their period a week longer, but I can say that also did not happen to me. Even though it made me learn my lesson, I would definitely take it again if I needed to, and I just want you girls to know it’s okay, you’ll be good!"

• Wee...
• September 17, 2014

"So me & a friend got really drunk & we ended up having sex, which I only have flashbacks of. He doesn't remember anything, so I chose to tell him we didn't do it because I didn't want him to know he was the one who took my virginity. So I took the pill about 40 hours after, I was extremely scared!! Only thinking the worst. Then 7 long days later, I got my period!!! I had really bad cramping. I wanted to share my story because a lot of yours helped me calm my nerves! Xoxo"

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2015

"I had unprotected sex without realizing it was the day that I was ovulating and took the pill within 17 hours. I experienced horrible stomach cramps, nausea, and lower back pain but no period for 8 days and started to get really worried! I was convinced I was pregnant and kept looking at forums for information on pregnancy symptoms and implantation bleeding. Luckily on the 9th day, I was very relieved to see I had started my period, and I was having sleepless nights for nothing. It's an excruciatingly long wait, but it's worth it so just hang in there. It definitely works, it may just take a while!"

• Mad...
• August 22, 2020

"I only was going to post a review if it worked, so here I am. I used Plan B and didn’t really have side effects the day I took the pill. I was concerned that the pill wouldn’t work. I missed my period that month and took three tests, all negative in three weeks. To my surprise, the month after I got my period a little heavier than normal. I was an anxious mess the whole time, but like other women said, you have to trust the process."

• San...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2020

"I want to share my experience and hopefully ease your mind. I had sex with a friend on 02/16, it was the 9th day of my cycle (my cycle is always regular and varies from 28 to 30 days). We were a bit drunk, so the condom got stuck inside of me with a lot of precum in it. I took the pill 6 hours after that. I had no immediate symptoms, however, a week after taking it, my breasts were super sore, and I couldn’t get up from my bed. I had no spotting, but two weeks after taking the pill (one week before my scheduled period), I started to have intense cramps and mild bleeding. The next day, I got my normal period, 6 days before scheduled! I got on birth control immediately because, honestly, the pill makes you feel like you’re pregnant. Be safe and good luck :)!"

• ker...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2015

"It works! Took it like 20 mins after we had unprotected sex. I was so worried I cried and prayed. 12 days after I got my period I was so relieved. Trust me it works. They say that it doesn't work for overweight people but it does. I'm 195 lbs."

• Kad...
• April 6, 2020

"I had unprotected sex on the 22nd of March, 2 days after my fertile window had started. So I took “Take Action” an hour after the incident. At first, everything was fine, and we had unprotected sex two times within the next 2 hours. The next few days, I started experiencing dizziness, back pain, heavy discharge, and headaches. Emotionally, I had anxiety attacks, depression, and suicidal thoughts. I am pro-life, and more than once, I considered abortion if I was pregnant. The day before I got my period, I had a severe panic attack. It was one of the worst attacks ever, with nausea and a rapid heartbeat. That night, I began having severe period cramps. I was discharging brown and hints of red very slowly. The next day, that kept on happening, but towards the night, it turned into blood. So I got my period, it works, but just get birth control or use a condom. I don’t care about the physical side effects, but the deterioration of mental health is not worth it."

• Goo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2020

"Please do not be discouraged, ladies! Take Action worked for me. I took it within 36 hours with a full bottle of water. I was nauseous for about two days, and other than that, I was fine. No other side effects. My period came about a week early. My current weight is 203 pounds. I know this drug is not 100% effective, but there is a HUGE possibility that it will work. #BeBlessed"

• Ano...
• July 25, 2020

"Long story short, I had unprotected intercourse with someone I knew I did not want a kid by. He came inside of me one day into my fertile window, three days before ovulation. I was scared out of my mind, and the Plan B symptoms didn’t help: achy boobs and headaches. Happy to say, though, three days late, I have my period, so don’t worry, it works. Just read the reviews to keep you calm and stay away from Google. I’m also about ten pounds over the weight limit, and I took it twelve hours after intercourse."

• Les...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2020

"First of all, I just want to start off by saying this emergency contraception works well. Some of the reviews were saying that this “Aftera” pill is cheap and doesn’t work, well, let me tell you all that’s false. Aftera has worked wonders for me about 13 times. I’ve taken this pill various times, and it’s worked every time (regardless of whether you’re ovulating or not). Price doesn’t always matter, as long as it’s a reasonable price. I started using Aftera because Plan B was out of stock, personally, I prefer Aftera over Plan B. They both contain 1.5 mg of levonorgestrel, so there’s really no difference besides pricing. But for some reason, Plan B always makes me spot, cramp up, and feel nauseous. Ladies, don’t let bad reviews get to you, everyone’s situation is different, and it also depends on how long after sex you took the pill."

• Anonymous
• November 7, 2019

"I promised I'd write a review since these comforted me. If you're looking for a sign it will be okay, this is it. I drank too much with my ex, and well, we didn't use protection. He finished inside me. I took the pill within an hour. I was drinking, so I didn't notice nausea but did have it the next day. I expected my period on November 1st, and I'm very regular. I was late! I've never used a period tracker before, but when I found out about the ovulating clause, I started doing all sorts of calculations. I was on my fertile week, the day of or before ovulating. On November 2nd, I started feeling PMS symptoms and getting pinkish discharge like I was beginning my period, but nothing else. It was like this for DAYS. I was convinced I was pregnant. The day I usually finish, my period CAME! Heavy! Don't worry if you're late, give yourself a week. STOP GOOGLING STUFF! Get rest. The internet will convince you a runny nose means you're pregnant. All you can do is wait, it's the worst, but it's working, just give it time."

• Ang...
• June 6, 2021

"I just want to ease everyone’s minds that have taken the Plan B while ovulating. I took the Plan B pill and took an ovulation test, and it showed 2 lines on it. So yes, I was ovulating. If you would Google it, it says it does NOT work while ovulating. It did work for me while ovulating, and the condom broke once after he finished, and then the next day he decided not to wear one. So girls, just give it some time to let the medicine do its thing. I ended up feeling some really bad PMS symptoms, though. I felt dizzy, hot flashes, fatigued, tired even if you did absolutely nothing, and some mild cramps. I experienced no breakthrough bleeding or any spotting. My period came only 1 day later than it should have. But while writing this on my period, I am super tired, have a headache, and I’m cramping in the front and on my lower back. This is the worst period I’ve had, but I’d rate a bad period over a baby for right now."

• Ano...
• February 3, 2020

"I took the Plan B One-Step pill at least 2 hours after unprotected sex (pregnancy was definitely guaranteed). I refused to wait until the next morning. I’m not on birth control, so I was relying solely on this one pill. I was going into my week of ovulation when I took the pill, so I took it at least 4-5 days before my projected “egg release” date. Within a week of taking the pill, I had symptoms of nausea for about 2-3 days (no vomiting), but after that, I was fine-no other side effects. I had to wait 2 weeks until my next period. I didn’t take any pregnancy tests. I just waited and tried to keep my mind focused on other things because stress can definitely delay your period, too. Fast forward, it’s been 2 weeks, and my period has arrived at its regular time. I’m feeling my normal cramps, and my flow is getting heavier as the day goes on. I definitely would not put myself through that stress again, but I can definitely say this pill worked for me."

• wor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2020

"I promised myself I would write a review on here because these comments really calmed my nerves over the last week. So I had lost my virginity on May 25th around 9 pm. He did pull out, but I was still worried about precum because he did not wear a condom, so I went and got a Plan B and took it within 19 hours. I was supposed to start my period 2 days after I had intercourse. After a week of anxiety and waiting, I finally got my period today a week late! I did not have many symptoms other than mild cramping and some back pain as well. I also had some white discharge during that whole week. Take the pill as soon as you can! Take some deep breaths and pray. Everything will be okay. Good luck, ladies!"

• C C...
• August 1, 2020

"I had unprotected sex on my ovulation day, and I took the emergency pill the next day (less than 24 hours). After a week, I got brown discharge, and I assumed that it's my normal period, but it stopped after 2 days. Now I'm currently waiting on my periods, and hopefully I get them because I'm not ready to be a mom yet."

• Lex...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2020

"I had unprotected sex, took an ovulation test the next day, and it was super positive. I took Plan B during the LH surge, and it worked! I got my period two weeks and two days later, right on time!! I spent days reading reviews on here, and I wanted to share my experience to ease other women’s minds :) I couldn’t give it a 10 because the side effects were rough. I was nauseous for a week, and the PMS was bad - I had muscle aches and a bad headache, which have mostly subsided. Good luck! Breathe."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2022

"Promised myself I would come back on here to ease the minds of many, as this was the only site that eased mine. Had totally unprotected sex on January 31, 2022, my husband fully came in me. I am not on any form of birth control. Checked my Flo app and was completely in my ovulation timeframe. Confirmed with white stretchy cervical mucus I was as fertile as I could be. Took Plan B less than 12 hours after and researched and panicked for the next 2 weeks. Stay off Google, it will make you sick with worry. Took 2 negative pregnancy tests on 2/11 and 2/15 and just started my period this morning, 2/17/22. Stay off other sites and trust these real stories. And yes, I had every “pregnancy symptom” in the book: tender breasts, nausea, slight cramping. The hormones from the pill can cause these symptoms too. Hope this calms someone down!"

• ean...
• February 24, 2020

"My last period was on Jan 18th. I had unprotected sex on January 30th and 31st. Later that day, I checked my tracker and realized I had sex on the day of ovulation, my most fertile days. He stated that he pulled out every time, however, you can't be too sure since I'm not on birth control. I ordered a Plan B, it got delivered the night of the 31st. Now I know that if you take it during or after ovulation, it does not work. I was stressing out. I had every symptom you can think of: stomach cramps, back cramps, mood swings, extremely sore breasts. I had convinced myself I was pregnant, I was having so many symptoms. My period was supposed to start on the Feb 12th, and it didn't. The next day, I decided to take a pregnancy test. It came back negative! My period finally started on the 15th, three days late. My period had its normal flow and lasted four days, like it usually does."

• Ano...
• August 20, 2014

"Two days after my period ended, the condom broke during sex. I took the pill close to two hours afterwards and got cramps later that night. It has been exactly a week since my period ended and I just received my monthly after a long night of cramps. Weird, since I just had my period. I can't complain about the side effects because I would take cramps over labor pains any day. I am a college student and I am so relieved that I am not pregnant."

• Gir...
• November 7, 2013

"I had sex a day after my period was over, and the condom we used broke, and he didn't notice until we were finished. (Thank God he noticed!) I went to the store the next morning when they opened and got the Plan B pill and took it about 14 hours after the accident. I started bleeding about 5 days after taking the pill, and I just had my period a week ago, so don't panic if this happens to you too. Anyways, I killed myself with worrying, probably gained like 500 pounds from stress eating, but I got my period today! It's all okay, thank you Plan B. I will not be hooking up anymore, that was just way too scary to go through for any guy."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 7, 2021

"This pill definitely works!! I know you girlies are over here stressing as I was too! So I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend because the condom broke and he came in me fully! At this point, I was 13 days after my period and well into my fertile time! Freaking out because everyone says the pill doesn’t work if you’re ovulating or after ovulation. Not true! This is evident because I got my period today 3 days early, and it’s heavy and everything!! So happy!! And on top of that, I barely had any side effects, just sore boobs a couple of days before the period and my usual cramps! So girls, don’t worry!! You’ll be okay!! There’s a reason why this pill is so damn expensive because it works! Good luck!"

• Aun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 30, 2020

"Everything will be okay! Last period: Jan 1st. Estimated ovulation: Jan 14. Conception: Jan 15 (took the pill within 30 minutes to 1 hour that night). Period: Jan 29. Even after ovulation, this pill CAN STILL WORK! I had no symptoms until a week after I took the pill. I started spotting brownish/reddish discharge (lasted for a week on and off). Freaked out because I thought this was implantation bleeding. Continued spotting and started having sore breasts, back pain, and fatigue. All side effects of the pill. A couple of days leading up to my period, I had diarrhea, gas, back pain, and leukorrhea. After 2 weeks of stress, my period arrived, 1 day late. My advice: take the pill ASAP, don’t research your symptoms (Plan B side effects are extremely similar to early pregnancy symptoms), and stress can cause your period to be late, so don’t worry if you’ve missed your period, it’s more than likely going to be late if you take the pill after ovulation."

• Tha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2014

"Me and my girlfriend had sex, sadly, the condom broke. I was so confused, I rushed to a local Walgreens and purchased the pill, which was about two hours after our incident. Then here came the long waiting. We waited and nothing. I thought day after day. Guys, let me tell you, I have a future, and this pill saved it. Don't use it as a birth control, it is used for what it says, emergency only. Thanks, science."