My Way and Nausea: What Users Say

• Par...
• September 5, 2014

For Emergency Contraception "I'm going to start this off by saying I was that girl who searched up every ache or pain I was having to see if it was a sign of pregnancy. I worried myself sick (I'm only 18 and leaving for my first year of college in a few weeks). I take regular birth control for acne, but I wasn't very consistent. I had sex for the first time with my boyfriend, and the condom broke, just our luck. Me being paranoid made him run out to the local pharmacy and buy My Way, and I took it within 4 hours of the incident. I had nausea for about a week, I was fatigued, my breasts were extremely sore after about 3 weeks, I had cramping and lower stomach pain. My period was about a week late, but I got it! RELAX. This pill works! Trust me!"

• Sid...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 11, 2023

For Emergency Contraception "If you’re sensitive to birth control like me, this may cause severe side effects for you. I had a horrible headache for three days with no relief and nausea that prevented me from eating for two days. I also had cold, clammy skin and night sweats. Keep in mind, though, that this is uncommon. Just wanted to write a review for anyone that’s in the same boat. Don’t panic, these side effects went away for me on the 3rd day. It works to prevent pregnancy, though, when taken within 72 hours. So don’t stress."

• Mor...
• October 2, 2023

For Emergency Contraception "I'm like many of you, concerned and had UPS on ovulation days and possibly the exact day of egg release. I'm a married mom of 3, 2 years being the youngest, very fertile and aged 43. I wouldn't mind having another child if I was younger, but I'm enjoying life now and still have a 2-year-old. My husband came in me as I realized it's my window of ovulation. I panicked, cried like I can't go have another baby. I decided to order off Amazon the morning-after pill and it came in the next morning, and I took it ASAP being September 17, 2023, @ 11 am. I felt sleepy right away and my body felt way off. I felt nauseous right away but didn't want to throw up, being it would forfeit my pill I just took. I ate and felt way better. The next week I felt all pregnancy symptoms: breasts hurt, nipples turned darker and got bigger, headaches, lower back pain, stomach cramps, bloating, I thought my tummy was growing. Tough, tough week, but the internet is the devil, so stay off. I started my period on the exact day I was supposed to!"

• Afr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 15, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex on Aug 6, 2018. My last period is July 31, 2018. I have a 28-30 day cycle each month. Lasted 6 days, but on the 7th day of my cycle, we had unprotected sex, he used withdrawal. Then, after 5 hours, I took My Way emergency contraceptives, but after a week of taking it, I had very little brown spotting and I feel lower abdominal cramping, and my breasts are sore. I also feel a little bit nauseated and always tired. I still have 2 weeks to wait for my period. My question is, is it normal to have a little bit of brown spotting? Am I pregnant for experiencing these signs and symptoms? Thanks."

• Bel...
• September 6, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "This is my first time taking any kind of birth control pill. My boyfriend and I had sex on my last day of ovulation, and we weren't sure if he came inside. Thankfully, I found a local online shop that sells them when I Google searched (where I'm from, the pill is not easily accessible). So I bought it and took it about 25 hours after intercourse. I didn't experience much side effects right after taking it apart from a light headache, but as my expected period date came closer, I felt a little more nauseous than usual. I had to wait another week for my period to arrive, and it was the most anxious I've been since the symptoms I felt could've easily been symptoms of pregnancy (even if these were the usual things I felt before my period). Two to three days before my expected period date, I was having brown discharge, and finally, I got my period one day late. Whether or not he even came inside, I'm glad I had the option to take this pill. Everyone is different, but this definitely worked for me."

• Anx...
• January 11, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I'm 39 and my last period was on 12/14/16. My cycle is usually 27 days and always on time. Had unprotected sex once this month on the 17th day of my cycle, which shows 2 days after ovulation (Dec 30th 5 am). He pulled out. Wasn't sure about taking a MAP but took the 'My Way' pill anyway on Jan 2nd (a little over 72 hrs) for my own sanity. I've been crampy, clear discharge with white strings (sorry, TMI), gassy, felt slight nausea. EP was yesterday 1/10, so I'm 1 day late. I plan on testing on 1/13. I will post results. I read that it could be up to 48-56 days before I see a period with negative tests. Paranoid."

• Dyi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "It worked, but I had cramps for 2 weeks. After 7 days, I got nauseated, threw up, and got my period. Painful, but it worked."