Plan B One-Step and Fatigue: What Users Say (Page 5)

• ugh...
• October 20, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I’ve taken Plan B about 3 times in the time span of 1 year. The last two times were on August 31 and the second was October 10. The first time I took it, I did spot a week later. The second time I took it, I felt sick. It lasted 2-3 weeks, and I felt nauseous. I also spotted. Went to the doctor thinking I could possibly be pregnant, nope. Pregnancy test came back negative. I eventually got my period after. A month later, I took Plan B the same day I was getting my period symptoms. A week after taking Plan B, I’m feeling similar to how I felt when I took it on August 31. Nausea, fatigue, spotting, and eventually got my period. I got another pregnancy test, and NOPE not pregnant. My period was heavier, and my cramps were intense. I am still dealing with the nausea, and I hope it goes away quicker than the second time. I recommend you take Plan B knowing it has side effects! I would get on birth control if I was certain that I wouldn’t feel as bad as I do with Plan B."

• Sep...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 18, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "I did 'it' on September 12, 2016, and on September 17, I received brown spotting, slightly pinkish. I thought it was implantation 'period.' I started to freak out really bad, but so happy it is not. I now have my heavy period with fatigue. The pill works! Just take it as soon as it happens or within the 24-hour range. Best drink warm teas for the cramping! Or hot baths. Love you all! Be careful!"

• Don...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I promised that if this worked for me, I would review to help others feel more at ease. I took Plan B about 35 hours after having unprotected sex. I had just gotten off birth control, therefore, I didn’t have a regular cycle, and obviously, I wasn’t sure about my ovulation schedule-so I figured better safe than sorry. Side effects were very minimal for me, maybe a bit more fatigued than usual, but aside from that, it did not affect me. Period came almost exactly a week after I took the pill, heavier than usual, but I will take it over the alternative! If used correctly, Plan B is definitely effective and worth the cost!"

• Isa...
• November 13, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex with my fiancé on Nov 3, he finished completely inside me. I took Plan B within 2 hours of this event. It happened again Nov 5, I took another Plan B. We want kids, but I keep getting scared, don't judge. Side effects: I had light to mild cramps from Nov 7th through Nov 13th all day and night. Today, Nov 13th, my cramps became severe, and I started my period, a day prior to my period due date. For this entire week, I was PMSing and had pregnancy-like symptoms (backache, cramps, sensitive to some meat smells, extreme fatigue, bloating, I had some morning sweet cravings). I am also athletic, 145 lbs, very active, all I can say is that Plan B works! I booked my appointment to get birth control. Not ready for kids yet! Good luck, ladies."

• ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 10, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "When I was at the beach, my boyfriend and I had sex, and the condom broke. I was on my last day of ovulation, and I panicked, and we drove to a Rite Aid within the hour. I took Plan B an hour after the incident and experienced fatigue and nausea the next two days. My period was due yesterday, and I was panicking while reading reviews that all claimed your period would come early, but mine came today!! The product works, ladies, don’t panic. Stressing makes things worse, live life!!!"

• Nat...
• September 4, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I had sex a day before my ovulation, and, well, I was panicking because it was my first time having sex. And, well, that same night I had sex, I went to get Plan B and I took it right away. Let me tell you, I didn’t feel any side effects the first day, but then when the days would go by, I would have severe cramping, back pain, fatigue, and I just felt really down. But it worked, and I’m not pregnant, it made my period come two days early."

• Rc ...
• July 27, 2014

For Emergency Contraception "Had a situation with my boyfriend when the condom broke. He was very concerned and made me promise to take Plan B. I was hesitant because I knew I had already ovulated that month and reacted terribly when I tried to start taking birth control, so I worried about side effects from hormones. But I know it is better to be safe, so I went and bought it the next morning. I took the pill, and for the first two days, the only side effect I felt was extreme fatigue. Now, about one week later, my skin is breaking out, anxiety is at an all-time high, my breasts are very sore, and I'm nauseous on and off. (All typical for me before I get my period.) I'm now three days late on my period, but I can tell it will start soon. Apparently, it can mess up your cycle."

• NED...
• July 17, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "My last period was June 18th, and my periods are like clockwork, always 28 days. On July 4th, at around 1 a.m., I lost my virginity to my boyfriend, and he came inside me, full load. At around 3 p.m., I took Plan B. My period app predicts my ovulation at around July 2nd, but I was not about to risk getting pregnant. I had no symptoms other than being a little tired. Fast forward to July 08, had unprotected sex again, but this time he pulled out. Took Plan B again 3 hours later. Had crazy symptoms this time: cramping, light headache, nausea, tender breasts, fatigue, bloating, and was freaking out. My period came today, right on time. I am going to start regular birth control pills now. Took Plan B twice, and it didn't affect my cycle, maybe because I had already ovulated. IDC."

• Ann...
• January 24, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "It works!! To those of you who are worried sick, don’t worry!!! Plan B is meant to work. Tip: Take the pill as soon as possible, please! Best if within 12 hrs. (Another option: look into IUD as emergency contraception :D) I took the pill this month (January) on the 11th!! And I just got my period. One week early!!! The first time I took the pill, I didn’t feel any of the side effects, just fatigue. Second time, I felt nauseous and had a few headaches. My breasts hurt a bit. But then 5 days after taking the second pill, I got my period!! My period is usually heavy, but this time it’s light. But nevertheless, I am happy! I hope all of you success with Plan B. It will work. Stay positive!"

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 27, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "Overall, positive experience with this pill - didn't know what to expect and was terrified of taking it, although I know I needed it because during sex, my guy thrusted in me several times (no pre-cum) for those 20 seconds. Better to take precaution, so I went to the closest Duane Reade about 7 hours later and took it. Was super nauseous for the first few hours, and then fatigued for about 2-3 days afterward. My period was irregular last month, I had it twice in the month of May, so I had no idea when my period would begin this month. I expected my period 6/19, it was 5 days late and was so happy to finally get cramps and a period because it was anxious to wait. Ladies, get on birth control now so you won't have to deal with this stress."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 19, 2023

For Emergency Contraception "As with many others, I promised myself that if this method worked, I would write a review about it. And now I'm here because it worked! I had unprotected sex with my friend with benefits, and he ejaculated inside me. I was four days away from ovulation and weighed 170 lbs, so I thought I was in trouble. However, I took the emergency contraceptive pill just 30 minutes later. On the first day, I experienced severe fatigue, lower back pain on the second day, and breast swelling. Even though these were the expected side effects according to Google, I still worried that I might be pregnant. But today, my period started a day earlier than expected! Ladies, please trust me, this pill works even if you're only a few days away from ovulation. It might cause some hormonal imbalances, but it is effective. This was my first time using this method, and I am relieved that it worked."

• Mis...
• August 19, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "So I'm here like many of you to sing the praises of this product. I'm 32, 5'9", and a good 270. My boyfriend and I got a bit carried away for our first time together, and long story short, no protection was used. I was super freaked out as I didn't want to have a baby with a guy I hadn't been with six months yet. When I got home and looked at my period tracker, I realized that I was smack in the middle of my high fertility time. I got to Walgreen's and took this pill within 12 hours of intercourse (and after a long sleepless night worrying). I didn't have the worst side effects, but I did have cramps, nausea, extreme breast tenderness, and major bloating and fatigue for a week or so. I'm having a period right now, so I'm happy!"

• Tok...
• February 2, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "WAYAHHH! MY GOODNESS HOW SCARED I WAS!! Y'all. I am 18 years old, 65 kg. First time taking Plan B. 15 December, unprotected intercourse, pull-out method, multiple rounds, and Plan B on 16 December over 26 hours later. Two weeks after the last period and one week before ovulation. Bleed a week later for 4 days, 23-26 Dec. Usual period is 7 days and a little heavy. My normal period was due 26 January. And for the next 6 WEEKS, had bad symptoms. Extreme bloating, loss of appetite, weight shift, fatigue, constipation, abdominal pains, and nausea, physical and emotional stress and anxiety, and (slight spit up, not vomit, but belching stuff back up). My discharge shifted between watery and creamy white. A week passes, and my period is now 7 days late. No access to get a test, so no choice but to wait it out. Eventually, I start spotting, then soon enough, near the end of the day, GUSH. Remember, pull-out method - be sure to pee and wash up AND keep track of ovulation and dates. Trust the pill, NOT GOOGLE."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Like some other people here, I told myself I'd come back and write to reassure anyone who's going through a scare right now! I had a little different experience than what I was reading on the internet. I had taken Plan B around 2 hours after sex, and he had fully come in me unprotected. I had no symptoms for 2 days, and even then I only had sore breasts. I got really scared because I had no symptoms until about 6 days after I even took the pill, and I had been having clear watery discharge, cramps for two days straight, headache, fatigue, loss of appetite, some acne, and mood swings because I was really worried. I wasn't sure if I was ovulating around the time I had sex, so I got the Flo app to track, and supposedly he had come in me 2 days after the ovulation period. But to reassure you, I got my period right on time! Stay hopeful, everyone, and definitely don't look up hundreds of questions like I did lol, it really adds stress. Good luck, everyone!"

• Leb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Does it work? Yes. Is it good for you? Probably not. I have taken this tablet twice, and this is my experience. The first time I took it about 4 hours after unprotected sex, and I didn’t really get sick, but I had mild cramps, my period was a few days late. The second time I took it was about 24 hours after unprotected sex, which was 2 days till ovulation, and a week later I got all the side effects: nausea, fatigue, tender breasts, and cramps. A few days after the side effects began, as terrified as I was, I got relief because I got my period, but it was 8 days early. In the beginning, I thought it was spotting from the implantation phase of pregnancy, but I don’t think so. Anyway, this is the second week, and I have crazy painful acne as well as huge tender breasts. I will not be taking this pill again, but it really does work. I hope this helps."

• TDa...
• June 5, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "Ladies, let me tell you my experience. So on May 25th, I had unprotected sex while I was fertile according to my period tracker (I know, dumb, right?) but he did pull out. Still, I was scared, so I rushed after to get the Plan B Pill at Walgreens, and it ran me about $50, which is expensive, but it worked. So I took the pill and I felt fine for a few hours, then the fatigue started to kick in. I was so scared, like you guys are reading the Internet, crying, just an emotional breakdown. I am only 20 years old and I do not want kids now. I had a lot of side effects, which were fatigue, EXTREMELY bloating, nausea, and loss of appetite. But finally, my period came 4 days early, and I couldn't be happier. Just relax, your period will come."

• Bet...
• September 9, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "I took the pill 30 minutes after my boyfriend came inside of me. I was totally freaking out. A day after I took the pill, I felt tired. I also had nausea, fatigue, and cramps. I honestly thought I was pregnant. I got my period 6 days later. Please don't stress! The pill works."

• D-d...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "MY PERIOD WAS 43 DAYS LATE! My boyfriend lives abroad, and I visited him for 2 weeks after being apart for almost 7 months due to the pandemic. I pre-ordered Plan B before I left (glad I did). I started my period the day before I flew out (typical). We waited a few days before we were intimate. I knew that I’d be ovulating soon after. Once we were able to, we were intimate very frequently (heavy on the ‘very’). We used condoms, however, there were two occasions when we weren’t so careful - remember, I was ovulating. He says that he pulled out in time, but you hear stories about ‘pre-cum,’ so I took Plan B within 24 hours. I experienced every pregnancy symptom! Belly cramps, acne, sore nipples, fatigue, nausea, bloating, and one day I almost fainted! One negative pregnancy test and 43 days later, my period arrived - I cried from relief. Trust that Plan B works, even when ovulating. STAY OFF GOOGLE! And pray!"

• dra...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 7, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "I had protected sex, and he pulled out with the condom on. Paranoid, I took Plan B (within the 24-hour time range) anyway because my period tracker app told me I ovulated the next day. I was stressing majorly. The side effects I had included: extreme mood swings, little cramping, and fatigue. My period came one day late, and everything is fine. I don't think I needed this, but my advice would be to use a condom every time and also try to go on some form of birth control. You can get this at any pharmacy for around $50. I suggest keeping at least one of these stocked on your shelf at home if any stores are closed and you have a birth control mishap or unprotected sex. Best of luck!"

• Sav...
• August 25, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "I took Plan B about a week after my period, when my partner and I had a slip-up with a condom. I took it within 4 hours of the condom failing. At first, I experienced cramping, light headaches, and some fatigue. After reading reviews, I anticipated having some spotting about a week after taking the pill, but that never happened. I was anxious, and my period was late. As advised by the packaging, after I was a week late, I took a pregnancy test and got a negative result. More time went by, and I continued to get negatives. Finally, a full three weeks late, my period finally came. Plan B worked for me and is a nice option, but I advise couples to be more cautious about their birth control purely based on how stressful taking EC can be."

• Sec...
• November 25, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex on the 11th day of my cycle. I'm irregular, so I don't know where I am gonna ovulate. It's delicate for irregular girls, but also a high chance to make the pill work. Just take it. I checked my tracker, and it was my 5th day before my expected ovulation. I took Plan B 15 hours after unprotected sex. Three days after taking it, I bled for an hour, one week after taking it, I already feel the side effects: depressed, panics, cramps, fatigue, hot flashes, severe headache, a lot of white yellowish discharge, bloated the whole month. I'm trying not to convince myself not preggo. But yeah, five days late, I already got my period. It's heavy. I've never been happier like this. Thank you God for the second chance. STOP GOOGLING. Make yourself busy. Trust the pill, you know your body, trust your body. It will work. She knows what she's doing. Relax! Just take the pill, preferably at least in the first 24 hours. Don't wait! It will work just fine. Trust me!! Good luck, ladies!"

• Emm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 10, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Had unprotected sex 1 day after my fertile window and 2 days after my main ovulation day. I’m not on birth control. My BF said he didn’t cum in me at all, but I was still paranoid. I took Plan B the next morning despite it supposedly not working if you’ve already ovulated. For 2 weeks, I had mild cramps that would come and go, sore boobs, frequent urination, and fatigue. I didn’t feel like I normally did before my period, so I was convinced I was pregnant. Anyways, I ended up getting my period a day before it was estimated to come. I am definitely relieved."

• It ...
• July 17, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "I had sex the day before my period, and the condom broke. We immediately went to purchase the emergency contraception. The next day, I went to Planned Parenthood to see if I should also purchase Ella. The doctor told me since I was a little above the weight for Plan B, I should take Ella also as a backup. The symptoms I received were nausea, fatigue, excruciating headaches. And about a week or so after taking the pills, I received a horrible case of a yeast infection, causing me to go running back to Planned Parenthood to get a prescription for yet another pill. Three weeks after taking Plan B, my cycle finally came (four days earlier than usual), and it was extremely light. The next week (today), to be safe, I took two ClearBlue Plus pregnancy tests, and they were both negative!"

• ade...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 12, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "So my boyfriend and I had sex, he thinks he ejaculated inside me, so I took Plan B right away. The symptoms are terrible. I had lower abdominal pain, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, I was so tired all I wanted to do was sleep. Today is February 11, 2017, just one day after I took the pill. It's a great backup, but to be honest, I will never take it again. I experienced all of the symptoms at the same time. Not a great feeling."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 5, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I was terrified. I had every symptom it had to throw at me. If you're worried about taking Plan B during ovulation, or if you're worried it's not going to work, calm down. I was in the same predicament just a little over a week before I got my period. I had unprotected sex. He came in me, and then we had unprotected sex again right after that. About an hour later, we ran to the store and got Plan B. I was so scared because I had not been on any kind of birth control. I had nausea, throwing up, bloating, headaches, fatigue, dizziness, etc. As I waited for my period, it was stressful. Twelve days later, I got it. Calm down, don't stress. Plan B works! The wait for your period is stressful, but you just have to be patient. I went through five tests, all negative."