Plan B One-Step and Fatigue: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Anonymous
• July 20, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I had sex on July 4, and he pulled out, but I was worried about precum. I checked my period tracker, and it said it was my first day of my fertile window. I bought the Plan B, and I took it at the 25-hour mark. I was okay the first few days until, like the 8th, I started having bad headaches, nausea, fatigue, everything, but then everything got better. It wasn’t until the 15th where I had EVERY symptom of pregnancy in the book: nausea, fatigue, diarrhea, chills, loss of appetite. I was SO SURE I was pregnant. I started getting worried and assumed either that or I had the flu. On the 16th, I had a thick discharge, and on the 17th, I started spotting. At first, it was light and brown, but it grew heavier and started becoming pink and red. It continued into the 18th, and late that night, I started my actual period, which was 4 days earlier! I am so THANKFUL for this pill. If you’re reading this, PLEASE know it works, and just calm down. Stay strong, loves."

• Lal...
• March 2, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I’m here to share my experience since this page helped calm me down. So my boyfriend and I had protected sex on February 12, 3 days before ovulation. After we were done, I noticed the condom had come off in me, and he had already finished in me without realizing. I went to CVS 2 hours later and picked up a Plan B after freaking out. I had no symptoms the day of and the next day, 6 days later, I had light brown spotting for 2 days and I freaked out thinking it was implantation bleeding. I started having sore breasts 1 week after taking the pill and even had hot flashes one day and felt very fatigued for 2 weeks. All I would do is sleep. Then I started spotting brown again the few days before my expected period and had no idea if that was normal. Here I am typing this after waking up with my period, 1 day before my expected period date and 2 and a half weeks after taking the pill. Overall, I got lucky and didn’t have any crazy symptoms. Girls, don’t stress, this works, I promise! Good luck!"

• Rev...
• May 31, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I had my periods on April 14th, 2019, and had unprotected sex on May 3rd, where the condom broke and everything was thrown inside. Was on my fertile days, and that made me be frustrated and scared. 1 hour after unprotected sex, took the Plan B. Finally, my periods came 5 days later on May 19th. Cramping, nausea, fatigue, breast tenderness are common. So don't be scared, it worked perfectly on me during my ovulation time. As soon as you take, much better works. Good luck to everyone."

• Pat...
• April 4, 2024

For Emergency Contraception "I promised that I would write my review if this pill worked! Basically, my partner and I got a little carried away, he came outside of me, and then we went for round two (condomless) before he could use the restroom and get rid of the leftover sperm. I wasn’t on birth control at the time. I took the pill approximately 12-13 hours after the deed and also started my birth control at the same time. This meant that I had to wait a little longer to see results. While waiting, I had a lot of symptoms: the worst cramping in my life, headaches, nausea, and fatigue for around a week and a half. Luckily, my period came during my placebo week and… I’m not pregnant! Woohoo! To the person reading this and worrying about whether it will work, please trust the pill! I was just like you and worried myself to death about possibly getting pregnant. But it does work!!!"

• Tee...
• June 27, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "Before I begin, I would just like to put my body type out there; I'm tiny (5'4", weighing 95 lb). What had happened was it was day 15 of my 35-day cycle, and the condom totally just exploded into bits without either of us knowing, so my partner finished inside of me. Plan B was taken within 2 hours after the incident. The only side effect that I got was fatigue on the same day, so I just slept it off. Exactly 5 days later, I started spotting, which lasted for 4 days. At this point, I was just trying to convince myself that it was because of the pill and not implantation bleeding. I would feel a little stab of pain in the general area down there every now and then, but it was nothing major. Around day 26, I've noticed that my cervical mucus has finally started changing, so I used it as a sign telling me to calm down and that my system was finally up and running again. Finally, on day 46 (after 4 pregnancy tests for reassurance), Mother Nature had finally graced me with my monthly. So ladies, just a word of advice: pay attention to your cervical mucus. For me, it let me know that the pill wore off and I started ovulating again. It won't be the same for everyone, but it is definitely something to look into. If you must, wait at least 2-3 weeks after the incident to test. Best of luck~"

• LAA...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "DO NOT WORRY!!!! I WAS SO SCARED THIS WAS NOT GOING TO WORK BECAUSE THE CONDOM BROKE THE DAY BEFORE MY OVULATION DAY!! I track my period through the Flo app, and given that the condom ripped and he ejaculated when it was a day before my set ovulation day, my boyfriend and I were both scared it wouldn’t work (being 18, I’m nowhere ready to have a kid). I took the Plan B about 2 hours after the incident. I felt no symptoms when I took it, but about a week later I noticed I was a little bloated, was more emotional, fatigue, and I was EXTREMELY nauseated. I know people say these symptoms only happen 24 hours after you take the pill, but that’s NOT true. Read almost all the other experiences with this pill, and it’s true it DOES work and YOU will be OKAY!! It costs 50 dollars for a reason, and don’t stress yourself out about it because that can cause even more delay in your period besides the pill itself! YOU’LL BE ALRIGHT!❤️"

• Fre...
• February 9, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "So it’s New Year’s Eve, and it’s the 1st day after my most recent period. I was feeling myself that night. I was looking nice after a year of looking like shit every day due to a quarantine, and I wanted to have sex. The drinks were flowing, and I decided to have drunk sex with a friend. The next day, I did not remember if he pulled out, even though he was sure he did. Since I didn’t trust him, I bought the Plan B anyway, 40 hours after the act. A week after taking the pill, I spotted for about 3 days and had every pregnancy symptom listed on Google. I was hormonal, I had acne, tender breasts, fatigue, and I had a crazy appetite. So normally, my period comes pretty regularly. I was expecting it on January 28, but I didn’t get it until 12 days later, on February 9th. I’m on here to tell you not to flip out, the pill works, but it does mess with your flow. I’m typically pretty regular, but this past month I was very late. Don’t stress yourself out, your period will come in time."

• Hap...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "If you’re like me, I repeatedly read these reviews after I took Plan B and was stressed to the max. I am happy to announce that my period came in just three days early, and I took the pill during my ovulation. I am so thankful for Plan B! On a lesser note, I did have headaches and fatigue with the pill, although I am beginning to feel a lot like myself. I took the pill at about 22 hours."

• Ske...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "The Plan B pill worked for me. For background: - The only contraceptive my husband and I use is condoms. - According to my period tracker app, I was ovulating (I could also feel it) on Dec. 4th. During sex on the evening of the 6th/the early morning of the 7th (during my fertile window), the condom broke, and my husband finished inside me. Given the time (2 am), we had to wait until morning to get the pill. Panicked, I took 1 birth control pill from an old prescription I had (probably not the best idea... but PANIC!), and we went to bed around 3 am. At 9 am, we got the pill, read the box/directions, and I took it immediately. I experienced some slight dizziness/fatigue during the day, but no other symptoms after that. Then I just waited (and read through these reviews like crazy each day!) for a couple of weeks and took a pregnancy test on December 18th that was negative, and then got my period on December 19th."

• may...
• December 24, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex on the 12th, and I took the Plan B contraceptive pill about 33 hours later. He didn’t ejaculate inside me, but I was still afraid of precum, so I took the pill. I ovulated on the 5th, so it was 7 days after. My period was going to come on the 19th, but the pill delayed my period by 5 days, as some side effects said. At first, I had lots of brown discharge, so I was afraid it wasn’t my period but implantation. Thankfully, the next day, red blood came, which was my period. Before my period started, my breasts were in lots of pain, as well as bad cramps. After taking the pill, I was feeling lots of fatigue for two days. But thankfully, I got my period, and my cramps are really bad. Please don’t have unprotected sex. This was my first pregnancy scare and my first time having sex, and no one needs to go through so much worry and fear. Considering PMS symptoms and period symptoms are nearly the same, this was very nerve-wracking. If you're worried, don’t be. It’ll be okay."

• fre...
• July 7, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "So my boyfriend and I had sex, the condom broke, and we didn't realize until after he had finished inside of me (mega bummer). I took the Plan B pill probably 30-45 minutes after we realized what had happened. The side effects hit HARD starting the same day: nausea, lower back pain, sore boobs, absolutely killer cramps, headache, fatigue, the whole thing. It made me feel like I was actually dying, but then 5 days later I got my period. It's super heavy flow, and I have the worst cramps I've ever had, but I'm assuming this means I'm not pregnant. Rather the side effects than a child :-)"

• Anonymous
• May 13, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "I took this pill within 24 hours after my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex. It was during my fertile days. I received light bleeding within a week. Two weeks later, I got my actual period. The waiting was crucial! I experienced bloating, dizziness, and extreme fatigue. Don't stress over it, that could delay your period. Thank God my boyfriend was extremely supportive!"

• Dan...
• August 15, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "These reviews gave me a lot of comfort, so I am going to share my experience. Plan B is very effective. I’ve taken it in the past a few times, and it never let me down. I hate how birth control makes me feel, so I started using condoms and tracking my own cycle using other methods. One night, my friend and I had sex while drunk, and the condom ripped. We couldn’t even remember if he had finished or not! I knew my ovulation was either that day or the next because I track my cycle, so we went and got Plan B within an hour. I took one and threw up due to drinking, so we went back and I took another one. The next few weeks were very hellish, only because I had terrible side effects. Nausea, queasiness, fatigue, and the worst depression! Probably due to taking two because I suspected the first didn’t work. A few days before my suspected period, I started spotting, which lasted about five days until my actual period came. I was so relieved. Try to stay calm."

• Jus...
• May 10, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I figured I’d share my experience since Plan B has now worked for me a second time. On May 1st, my boyfriend and I were having protected sex, but unfortunately the condom ended up getting stuck inside me. Yes, the condom got stuck inside, and his sperm ended up all over my genital area. I started to freak out because my period was due May 8th, in other words, I had already ovulated, and I didn’t feel like enduring the harsh side effects of the pill again. Eleven hours later, I went to my local Walmart, purchased a Plan B, and took it right away so the pill could react effectively. I didn’t have any symptoms from the pill until a couple of days after. My symptoms consisted of extreme fatigue, nausea, sharp pelvic pains, and massive bloating. Fast forward to May 7th, I started to have a little bit of brown discharge (very light). May 8th, I started to spot pinkish-brown (a little heavier). And May 9th, my period finally came full throttle. All in all, the pill works, so keep your head high and don't stress."

• Dan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "This page literally kept me sane for almost a month! On the 5th of November, my partner and I had sex, and when he pulled out, the condom was nowhere to be seen. Instantly freaked when there was no other place it could be other than in me! I was STRESSING! Straight away, maybe half an hour after the incident, I took the Plan B. The symptoms I had were fatigue, mild cramping, headaches, and loss of appetite. Everyone will experience this differently. I was due to get my monthly at any point after the incident, and lo and behold, 3 days later I got my period, there was no spotting, the girl just made a grand entrance lol! My period was a lot heavier, and the cramps for the first 3 days were hell, but like another girl replied on this, it's better than an unplanned pregnancy! Trust this pill, yes, you will automatically freak and go looking for answers and advice, and I hope you find this page before anything! Stay safe, girls, we need more pages like this ❤️❤️❤️"

• Bli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 19, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "My girlfriend (age 30) had taken generic Plan B on a prior cycle since unprotected sex had occurred on the last day of her period, it was a terrible mistake. Though her period still arrived, it was delayed by 10 days. The next cycle, I noticed the condom slipped off on the 10th day of her cycle, she may have been close to ovulation and thought she had pulled out correctly but was unsure. Rushed to get Plan B and took it within 2 hours of the incident. She experienced heavy fatigue and cramping the following day. Her periods are irregular, and based on an average 28-day cycle, her period should have arrived on the 31st, her period did not arrive until the 16th, late by 16 days."

• Ver...
• September 29, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "I had a mishap with my boyfriend on Sept. 4, where he came inside of me and immediately ran to CVS to get the Plan B. I took the pill within an hour of the accident. I'm not sure whether it was a mixture of the Plan B and my regular birth control (which I started Sept. 5), but the side effects hit me hard. I was extremely nauseous and fatigued. I mean to the point where any physical activity was draining. This went on for the next two weeks, with mild cramping in between. The side effects subsided a bit, but I am happy to say that my period came today, Sept. 29, only a day late! I am well over the 'weight limit' for the pill, and it worked for me, and I was very fertile according to my ovulation calendar. Hope this helps someone ease their minds a bit!"

• Anonymous
• July 28, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Had really bad side effects, damn near every side effect on the box, an extremely fatigued, and still going through the side effects. It’s been 3 weeks, my hormones are all over the place. I took a test, and it came back negative. I keep spotting heavy, I had a fake period. I’m over this pill and will never take it ever again."

• Ano...
• May 3, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "I am only a teenager, very young. Only being the end of grade 10. And I had unexpected and unfortunately unprotected sex with my boyfriend on Friday around 8 pm. He pulled out before finishing, although I was and am terrified about precum. He told me about Plan B and offered to pay for it. I took it at approximately 10 am the following Saturday. I experienced headache and fatigue. I took a nap, and the symptoms went away. My expected period is next week, and I just want to say thank you to everyone writing these reviews because you've calmed me down so much."

• K-g...
• February 2, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "Just like you, I was reading these, freakin' out, so I'm here to share my experience! My boyfriend and I were having sex, the condom broke, and we didn't know. He always pulls out but does as he's cumming. I took the pill 11 hours after our mishap. Did some research, and I was ovulating the day it happened, of course, I freaked out! Stomach cramps, headaches, back pain, vaginal discharge, and fatigue were all of the side effects I had from the pill. But I started my period almost a week early! I also took a pregnancy test 2 weeks after the mishap, and it came back negative. I'm not gonna tell you to not stress because I know I did."

• Nik...
• May 24, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I used Plan B about 27 hours after I had sex and he ejaculated in me. I had just gotten off of my period the day prior. I was still spotting here and there. I experienced side effects from this pill up until this week. I started my period today, 4 days late. Week one, I had cramps and bleeding, so a second 'period' a week after my first one. Week two to three, I experienced cramps, mood swings, breast pain, anxiety, headaches, and EXTREME fatigue and nausea. I just KNEW I was pregnant (but wasn't!!). This pill will make you feel pregnant. I have a child, and I promise you I had the same symptoms with her. I have taken this medication 3 times, and it has never failed me. I have taken it literally on ovulation day and gotten my period. It works."

• not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 13, 2014

For Emergency Contraception "I took the pill 21 hrs later, about $55 at Walgreens. These are the symptoms I experienced that may or may not be related to the pill: fatigue, hormonal, severe chin breakouts, slight breast tenderness, stiffness in lower right hip. I got my period this morning, 2 days late. So yay, it worked!"

• Anonymous
• October 1, 2011

For Emergency Contraception "This is a very good product. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex twice in one day. The next day, I went and got Plan B. I started to experience extreme fatigue and stomach cramps, but a week later, I got my period."

• Anonymous
• October 19, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex the second to the last day of my period. Two days later, I took Plan B. Like one week later, I began spotting.. it only lasted about 4 days (I bled for one day in that time). Then BOOM, every side effect possible: cramps, nausea, mood swings, dizziness, fatigue, EVERYTHING!!! I was convinced I was pregnant. Then my period came 8 days late!! Beware before taking this.. it was a lot to go through.. but glad I am not pregnant. It was a rough month. Also, beware of First Response early response digital pregnancy tests!! Those gave me a false positive result!! What a stressful month waiting for Aunt Flo! Have faith and good luck, y'all."

• ITS...
• April 13, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "I had protected sex with my boyfriend at around 3 a.m., and the condom broke, but we didn't realize until after he had finished in me. At 12 p.m. the next day, I took Plan B. The symptoms I had were breast tenderness, dizziness, headache, cramps, and fatigue. I got my period as supposed to a week later from taking the pill. After that, my period arrived on the day it was supposed to, and everything was fine! Do not freak out if this happens or if you have a scare! Plan B really works, and you can rely on it! I remember how terrified I was and how all I wanted was someone to tell me there's nothing to worry about, so trust me, do not worry about anything until you know for sure whether you are pregnant or not."