Plan B One-Step and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 4)

• ahr...
• May 31, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Ladies, trust the pill, it works! Okay, so I’m not on regular birth control and had unprotected sex 2 days before ovulation. The guy finished inside me, and so I took a Plan B about 4 hours afterward. Initially, I had no symptoms, but 6 days after taking the pill, I bled a little, and it was like a pinkish/brown color that only lasted like a few hours with mild cramping. I started freaking out thinking this was implantation bleeding, luckily, it wasn’t. Fast forward a week later, my boobs began to feel really tender. Once again, I thought this was a pregnancy symptom, but I started spotting that same day. Then guess what happens the next day? My period came on 3 days early!! So please don’t stress out, I promise it works. This was also my first time taking it. I didn’t really have any side effects other than spotting, I broke out a lot on my cheeks, and my mood swings were pretty bad in the beginning. But yes, ladies, please stay off Google and don’t stress or it’s just gonna make things worse. Good luck!!"

• can...
• October 27, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "These reviews helped me a lot to calm down when I was a stressed-out mess. I had unprotected sex on Oct. 11. We typically use condoms, but not that day. Dumb. I was not sure Plan B would work because I was ovulating. I took it the day my calendar said I would be the most fertile. Still worth a try. I took it, and I experienced EVERY single possible symptom of pregnancy. Sore boobs, tired, moody, retaining water, cramps, nausea! I thought these would fade, but after two weeks, I still had some of the symptoms, especially backache and cramping. I'm sure being anxious did NOT help. Neither did googling! When I started spotting a few days before my period, I didn't know if it was implantation bleeding. Finally, my period started (the day it should have). I have more cramping than usual, but I'm so relieved about not being pregnant I don't care. I haven't slept for two weeks! Good luck to all of you out there. Waiting is torture. I wish you all the best!!"

• Anonymous
• June 1, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I took Plan B the next day after having unprotected sex (even though he withdrew before cumming, but I didn’t want to take any chances). A week later, I started bleeding - enough to use a sanitary napkin and a few blood clots. A few days after that (so about 10-14 days after taking Plan B), I have very, very sore breasts, some abdominal cramping, and I am very tired! I have taken four tests and all are negative. I have never had such strong side effects from Plan B. I hope (and it seems to be the case) that I’m not pregnant. It’s been 15 days since unprotected sex and 2 days since my period is supposed to start, and the tests are negative. So I am hoping these are just side effects. But boy, what side effects! This stuff screws with your body and mind so powerfully! I have taken Plan B maybe three times before in my life and I have never had side effects."

• Jad...
• June 20, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Okay, I had unprotected sex on May 9, a day after my period. So I took Plan B since my boyfriend came in me. I was having spotting for a week. I was scared as anything, no lie. I was supposed to get my period on June 4, and it never came until today, June 19. I was 16 days late. Yo, I was cramping, bloated, craving foods, eating more, going to the bathroom more than usual, and sleeping so much. I was like, damn, I’m pregnant. But I took two tests last week, both were negative. Talked to my doctor, he said the Plan B can make your period late. You can miss a whole month. But if your period doesn’t come the next month, then you might be pregnant. I was freaking out for 2 weeks. I was crying and everything because I’m not ready to have a baby, neither is my boyfriend. I recommend just taking a test and talking to a doctor. The Plan B works, just give it time. Don’t freak out. Your period is coming, but next time get on some regular birth control, be sexual with someone with a strong pull-out, and use condoms."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 22, 2014

For Emergency Contraception "I decided to share my experience because reading these while I was desperate waiting for my period really helped me! Girls, it works! The condom broke and I was ovulating. I took the pill within 1 hour, and I got my period 5 days later! I had some cramps, but that was all. So, just relax and wait. It works."

• Liv...
• November 15, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I got drunk at a party at my college and left with a guy I barely knew, thinking we would just make out, but it soon became full sex, which I'd never done before. When he got off of me, we realized the condom had broken, and I went completely into shock. We immediately tried to buy Plan B, but it was 3 am and all the stores were closed. The next morning, I asked some friends to take me, and we got the pill about six hours after it happened. I took it and got some cramps pretty quickly. I then spent an entire day Googling and reading about my chances, which made me sick. I realized that I was ovulating on that day too, which freaked me out more. I spent two weeks waiting for my period and freaking out, but yesterday I got it right on time. You're going to be okay. Just trust the pill and try not to panic. You are going to survive."

• kar...
• April 27, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "Plan B is a lifesaver! My boyfriend and I had sex for the first time during my most fertile days while I was ovulating. He finished inside of me, and the very next day we bought Plan B One-Step. I took it around 10 hours after the incident. I was worried nonstop and reading these reviews night and day. Around two days later, I experienced a yeast infection, which was mild and cleaned up on its own a few days later, but I was freaking out. After research, I learned that Plan B can restart your cycle, causing the pH balance to be thrown off in the process, causing the yeast infection. I experienced a lot of mood swings over the few weeks; however, my boyfriend was always extremely supportive and reminded me it would be alright and we had nothing to worry about. If it wasn’t for him, I would have driven myself bananas for those few weeks. I definitely recommend having your partner be a strong support system; it will make the process so much better when you know you’re not alone in this. I ended up getting my period two days ahead of time, and the only negative side effect from Plan B was heavy cramps I haven’t experienced before. I am now on birth control and look forward to never having to go through that again. Relax, ladies! It will work! (On a side note, I wasn’t aware that Plan B apparently had a weight limit until after I took the pill. There’s a myth that states it only works if you’re under 165 and will not work if you’re over 175. The fact of the matter is, when testing Plan B, the group of tested women were all around the same weight, and there was no group of women that was tested that weighed over 175. So it is not so much as 'It will not work,' but more of 'we haven’t tested that far.' I am 5’8" and over that weight limit. It worked for me, and it will work for you. Breathe!)"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 29, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Plan B works, but it will screw with your mind. These user reviews kept me from going absolutely insane. Had sex on 8/13, almost positive I had ovulated that day-dumb, I know. My boyfriend is good at controlling himself and pulling out, but this time he made a mess with the cum after getting out. Took Plan B 4 hrs after and was nauseous with minor headaches, then exactly 1 week later (8/20) literally ALL the pregnancy symptoms hit me like a ton of bricks-spotting, cramps, mood swings, lower back pain, fatigue, nausea, headaches, food aversions/cravings, sore breasts, elevated temperature, etc. The spotting went away, but the other stuff went on 'til 8/27, the day my period was due. I about lost my mind of anxiety, but 8/28 I got a negative result on a pregnancy test and my period later in the day. The meds work, just don’t let the side effects get to you-they’re still better than getting pregnant. Stay off Google, read the reviews here and relax. Better yet, have safe sex."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Personal testimony: I took Plan B 12 hours after my partner and I slipped up, but I had just started my fertile window. Like anyone would, I went online only to find a site stating that Plan B doesn’t have a 100% chance of working if you are already in your fertile window or ovulating. I was so scared, and the cramping and sore breasts did not help ease my mind, so I was convinced I was pregnant. That was until I found this page with similar women sharing stories of them taking Plan B and it actually still working for them. I am proud to say I was one of those people. I actually got my period 4 days early, but be prepared for a very heavy period and bad cramps. Trust the process and stay off the internet because pregnancy and period symptoms are so similar you will only drive yourself crazy. As long as you take the pill within a 12-24 hour period, you should be good, however, don’t chance it if you don’t have to, have safe sex or use birth control!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Personal testimony: I took Plan B 12 hours after my partner and I slipped up, but I had just started my fertile window. Like anyone would, I went online only to find a site stating that Plan B doesn’t have a 100% chance of working if you are already in your fertile window or ovulating. I was so scared, and the cramping and sore breasts did not help ease my mind, so I was convinced I was pregnant. That was until I found this page with similar women sharing stories of them taking Plan B and it actually still working for them. I am proud to say I was one of those people. I actually got my period 4 days early, but be prepared for a very heavy period and bad cramps. Trust the process and stay off the internet because pregnancy and period symptoms are so similar you will only drive yourself crazy. As long as you take the pill within a 12-24 hour period, you should be good, however, don’t chance it if you don’t have to, have safe sex or use birth control!"

• aub...
• March 21, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "Had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on my most fertile day according to a highly accurate period tracker app I've used for over a year. I took it approx 20-23 hours after, and my period came 9 days early. I cannot express how grateful I am for this pill. The only side effects I experienced were slight cramping and fatigue."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2014

For Emergency Contraception "Plan B works! I took it exactly 36 hours later after having sex (without protection). Honestly, I didn't get any side effects besides a heavier period. My period came 2 weeks later after taking the pill, and I also experienced some cramping. But that was it. I'm so thankful for this pill."

• Wor...
• August 22, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "29, 180 lbs, married. This isn’t my first time using Plan B. Maybe a total of 5 times over the past 10 years. I used it this time because my Paragard IUD was removed because it was displaced. I was told I could get one put back in, but because of COVID, it would take longer. I don’t handle hormones well, so the pill wasn’t an option. It had been a month since I heard from my doctor's office, and my husband and I got carried away. I was at the beginning of my fertile window, maybe 2-3 days till actual ovulation. After sex, I went to Target and had taken it within the hour. Four days later, symptoms started with dizziness like motion sickness, cramps, mood swings. Two weeks later, I started pregnancy tests, and all were negative. I got my period 2 days earlier than normal. I do have bad PMS symptoms like fatigue and food cravings, which I typically don’t have. So it worked! I’ll give it an 8/10 because I’m not pregnant, but when I did have adverse symptoms, it was wicked."

• Sca...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I'm going to give my whole story because I know when I was reading these reviews that's all I wanted to hear just to comfort me, but in a short version because of the word limit... -Had my period on June 23-26 -Had protected sex, but the condom broke, and my boyfriend came in me on July 3, which was 5 to 6 days before ovulation -Took the pill 30-45 minutes after the incident -I had severe nausea, dizziness, breast tenderness that hurt to the touch, fatigue, and slight cramps for a week and a half -On the second week, July 17, I started bleeding brownish at first that turned into a dark red and bled for 5 days (TMI, I know, I'm sorry), but the pill works! I started a week before my expected period, so don't worry girls, you'll be okay!!!"

• Cee...
• July 7, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "I didn't see enough ovulation Plan B stories, so I thought I would share my experience. After the deed was done, I noticed the condom was broken. I checked to see if I was ovulating (which I was). I got upset and made my boyfriend drive to the nearest pharmacy and pick up Plan B. I took it within 2 hours of the condom breaking. It thickened my cervical mucus and kind of expelled the leftover semen. The next 2 weeks were filled with cramping, nausea, headaches, breast tenderness, and anxiety. The cramps felt like implantation cramps (one side and sharp). Also turned out to be NOT PREGNANT :)"

• lil...
• July 17, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "This has legit been the scariest month ever. I took the pill literally 30 min after the deed on the 10th, which was 2 days after my PMS, but when I went to go pee, I bled. So obv it wasn't my period, so I thought implantation bleeding. I kept googling, and it all led to implantation bleeding, and I'm nowhere near wanting a baby. To make it worse, it burned when I peed, then I thought a UTI, but Google also told me pregnancy, so I was just stuck in a hole. I decided to stop looking stuff up, but according to my period app, I was supposed to start my period on the 1st but didn't for 10 days, so I was stressing! I had horrible cramps for those days but no period! But thank God on the 10th I got my period, and the first day it was regular, but the next few days it was lighter than usual. But this pill did come thru, so don't stress, stay distracted, and DON'T LOOK ANYTHING UP! I promise that only makes things worse. I wish the best for all of you, and no matter what, love yourselves :)"

• The...
• February 27, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "So my boyfriend and I had sex around 12:30 am. He didn't have a condom, and he asked me if I was ovulating/fertile, and my dumb ass said no, so he ended up finishing inside of me for the first time ever. I went to the bathroom right away and checked my period tracker app, and it was the day I was ovulating. I FREAKED OUT, I was so scared. I'm not on any kind of birth control! So the next morning, 8 hours later, we went to Walgreens, and he bought me the Plan B pill. The next 2 weeks, I had symptoms: nausea, headaches, cramping in my left lower abdomen, and sore breasts. I was terrified and kept thinking it was pregnancy symptoms! Anyway, it was the longest two weeks of my life, and I ended up getting my period the day I was supposed to. :) Don't freak out, it works!"

• Not...
• December 4, 2014

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex the day before ovulation. I wasn't aware at that time I was extremely fertile. I took Plan B within 6 hours after intercourse. I can't lie, I absolutely knew I was pregnant! I had all the symptoms. I was nauseated, had headaches, swollen breasts, and cramped daily. I was so ecstatic to see my period come on the same day it was expected! Birth control pills will be started today! Thanks, Plan B!"

• Jen...
• July 18, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I promised myself I would write a positive review if it worked for me because the reviews here were a source of comfort for me. I took Plan B within 24 hours of unprotected sex, but made the mistake of searching the web about it and found that if you’re ovulating, it supposedly doesn’t work. I downloaded a fertility app, and the app suggested that my peak fertility day was the very night I had unprotected sex. I spent the next two weeks fully convincing myself I was pregnant. Apparently, pregnancy symptoms and Plan B symptoms are nearly identical. I experienced cramping, mood swings, and breast soreness. I also didn’t have any spotting (I took Plan B once before and spotted), so I immediately assumed that meant it didn’t work. Two weeks later, I took a pregnancy test that came out negative, and today (3 days after the test) I got my period right around schedule. I hope this comforts someone. Stop panicking, stop Googling your symptoms. Plan B works."

• Anonymous
• January 16, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "Condom came off. Took Plan B about 48 hrs later. Was super stressed. About a day before I was supposed to get my period, started having cramps, dizziness, and breast tenderness. Long story short, my period was a day late, but I got it nonetheless. It's terrible when you're so stressed out and thinking you're pregnant. The pill does work. My cramps are terrible, though. I felt the side effects 6-7 days after taking the pill as well."

• Don...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 10, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Had sex with a condom on (Nov 11), the condom slipped after he finished. The next day, I took Plan B because I was so worried that semen got inside me. The side effects when I took it hit me pretty early. Mainly just feeling like I needed to throw up. My period ended up being a WEEK late. I took two pregnancy tests, and both came back negative. Got my period today. Worst cramps I’ve ever experienced, but hey, I’m not pregnant! Just relax, if you don’t get your period on time, it most likely will. Just need to be patient and stop googling stuff!"

• And...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2025

For Emergency Contraception "Like many before me, I vowed to return to this site and share my full review—so here I am. I’m a 45-year-old mother of four. I was done having kids, and my oldest could have his own at this point. But the unexpected happened—my husband didn’t pull out. OMG! I checked my calendar, and it read, “high possibility of pregnancy.” Oh Lord! I took Plan B seven hours later (I was NOT playing around). Everything seemed fine—until the next day. I experienced mild bloating for a couple of days, then cramps that lasted two weeks, along with discharge that mimicked pregnancy symptoms. Jesus, take the wheel! Then came spotting—Eureka! I thought I was in the clear, but it was only spotting, and you can definitely spot in early pregnancy. This lasted about five days. But today, my period arrived! On time, as expected. Praise the Lord! It came with a vengeance—super heavy! My second day is usually the worst. Well, ladies, that’s my story. I hope it helps someone!"

• ave...
• January 6, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Girls, girls, girls. Plan B works. Period. Point. Blank. When I took Plan B my first time, I literally felt so alone and clueless, and these reviews gave me comfort-so here's my own... So, midnight of Nov 21st, I had unprotected sex and was not able to get to a Walgreens until Nov 23. I have heard everyone's body responds to the pill differently, and for me, I had it BAD. I had hot/cold flashes, EXTREME fatigue (I'm talking sleeping until 12 pm every day), bloating, back pains... Literally, nothing could convince me I wasn’t pregnant. Exactly 4 days later, I experienced a mini period that lasted just around 5 days. I DID NOT get a period at all in December (started to have mini panic attacks), then FINALLY, on Jan 4th, I got my period!!! P.S. I usually never get PMS or symptoms, and if I do, it's tolerable-but my period after Plan B gave me cramps, headaches, heavy bleeding-but hey, that's the price you pay for being a woman. Abstinence is key, my friends. Abstinence is key."

• Pau...
• September 24, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I hope this helps, girls! I took Plan B for the first time, 6 days before ovulation, the beginning of my cycle. On 08/22, I had unprotected sex and took the pill 3 hours after that. No side effects, just felt tired and weird! A week after, I experienced sore boobs, cramps, mood swings, appetite changes, and even had a yeast infection. Then on 08/28, I started to spot, 7 days after the pill. Spotting was light, then it got a little more, I needed a pad! That lasted 4 days! Then I was fine, there was a white, thick, odorless discharge! Then a week went by, and on 09/07, I had these weird cramps and extreme bloating! It seemed like my ovulation day. Anyway, from that day, I felt weird and pregnant, with mood swings, emotional, and hungry all the time, with white and clear discharge! Anyway, on 09/17, my boobs were super sore, then cramping! I also felt nauseous, with a lot of cramping! My period was a week late! I spotted 2 days before my period, and my PERIOD IS HERE!!! 09/24, a week and a half late!!! Side effects suck! Don't stress, you will be fine!"

• Anonymous
• September 10, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "My boyfriend and I had sex on the 21st of August. It was my first time (I was in my fertile window), and of course, the condom broke. I started freaking out and took Plan B 30 minutes after. A week later, I experienced super bad cramps and spotted for 3 days (which I thought was my period). I took a pregnancy test after spotting (which ended up negative), and then another one 2 weeks after Plan B, and it was negative also. The pregnancy test didn’t ease my mind because I hadn’t gotten my period, so I just waited and hoped for my period. It has now been almost 3 weeks since I took Plan B, and I started my period 5 days after my predicted start. Plan B will throw off your period, stress can also do so. You will most likely have symptoms that resemble pregnancy, such as spotting, fatigue, breast tenderness, etc. But these are all also very common symptoms of Plan B. Stop stressing and stay off the internet, it will stress you out even more. Don’t worry, girl."