Levonorgestrel and Sore Breasts: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Mil...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2021

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "These reviews truly kept me from having a total meltdown, and I was so hopeful I’d be able to come back to write one of my own - and here I am! TRUST. THIS. PILL. and trust these reviews! I swear if I hadn't found this page and so many encouraging words, I would have continued to have a stress spiral and further delay my period. I had sex on 2/7, and the condom broke upon ejaculation. This was during my ovulation window, as my period was scheduled for 2/15, and we got a Plan B the next morning, about 7 hours later. For the past week, I’ve been a hormonal mess, gained a few pounds from stress eating, and had extremely tender breasts. I found these reviews about two days ago, and I swear the amount of reassurance + comfort they gave me alleviated the worst of my stress, and I got my period in full yesterday (2/16)! I’ve never been happier to have cramps and feel my uterus shed every time I stand up LOL. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE HERE!!!! And if you’re worried, I promise this should work!"

• YYH...
• December 20, 2020

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "I had sex on November 23, it wasn't until after we realized the condom had broken. I went to the pharmacy and managed to take Plan B about an hour and a half after sex. I realized after that I was about 3 days before ovulating, so I was at a high chance of getting pregnant. And of course, I had read that Plan B doesn't work if you have already ovulated. On November 30, I started bleeding, this went on for 5 days. I thought it was implantation bleeding because my nipples were also sore and sensitive. But it was a very light flow compared to my regular period, with few blood clots. My period was not due for another 2 weeks as well. A week after this, I had a thick, white, creamy discharge. I had to wear a pad for this. This went on for a week. My period was meant to be due on the 12th of December. I experienced breakouts, cravings, mood swings, extreme bloating, and mild cramps. I was convinced I was pregnant. I got my period today on December 20, eight days late, and I couldn't be happier."

• Pra...
• December 31, 2019

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "Okay, so first off, you’re going to be okay. You were probably like me, scrolling through these reviews, trying to find something similar to you. I had unprotected sex on Nov. 30 and took the Take Action pill on Dec. 1. Every time before in this kind of situation, I have always used Plan B or one time I used My Way. I’ve never had a late period or no symptoms with those pills. Exactly one week later from taking the Take Action pill, I had dark brown discharge and bled for 3 days. I freaked out and thought it was implantation bleeding. I waited for my period, nothing came, and I had sore breasts, cramps on some days, and some days I didn’t. I took 2 pregnancy tests, and both were negative. My period finally came on Dec. 31, and I have had really heavy bleeding and severe cramps. Spend the money on Plan B. If your period doesn’t come on time, avoid the stress and take a test. Wouldn’t recommend this pill at all, but it worked."

• Mar...
• February 3, 2020

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "I've promised myself to write a review of this pill too. I took Escapelle - generic brand. My period ended on the 5th of Dec '19 and had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on the 8th. I took a pill an hour later. He pulled out in time but I was paranoid. We had protected sex on the 11th. Around a week after taking the pill, I bled. I was worried it was implantation bleeding. It lasted 3 days but was light. I panicked. I waited for my period that should fall on the start of the month, I got nothing. I was constantly bloated and nauseous. I thought it would come on the 14th of Jan, a month after my 'short period' but it didn't. I couldn't focus and I cried a lot. My boyfriend was supportive. Although he was scared too, he promised he'd stay with me. It made things better. My breasts were sore and my nipples hurt for days. Until finally, on the 27th of Jan, I got my period! It was normal. My period was 26 days late. If you panicked like me, it's fine to worry. Everything will be fine. :D"

• Pan...
• August 1, 2019

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "I’ve taken My Choice 3 times and each time it worked. My boyfriend came inside me around Wednesday 3 pm while I was ovulating on my most fertile day. The next day (Thursday) around 10 am, so about 19 hours later, I took a My Choice pill with some water. Later, I started googling and got scared because everybody was saying how it won't work if you're already ovulating, which is a lie. The only bad thing about it were the side effects. My breasts hurt for days, they were so sore, and my cramps were unbearable, they lasted for about a week straight. Also, my legs were hurting the first couple of days, and I had a bad headache. The symptoms are similar to early pregnancy symptoms, so I would advise not to google anything, just wait the 2 weeks out and try to keep yourself busy. But emergency contraception definitely works even when you're ovulating! Just take it as soon as possible! I took 4 pregnancy tests, they all came out negative, and I started my period today, so I'm happy!"

• Cha...
• December 27, 2019

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "WORKED!! I had unprotected sex while ovulating (smh) and my partner came inside of me. We both knew, and I took the Plan B between 5-8 hours after sex. The date was Nov 4, and I was expecting my period on Nov 21. I spotted for 4 days before my period came. My period came but was 5 days late and was irregular. So yes, I was scared. I also was having pregnancy symptoms like crazy. Extremely sore breasts, fatigue, and nausea. Even though my period came, it was over in 3 days, and I was still a bit nervous due to it being irregular and the symptoms I was having. So, of course, I was freaking out and overthinking about the Plan B not working. But I got my 2nd period on time, and it was regular, also a negative test!! Best 50 dollars I’ve ever spent. Stop worrying, girl, and stop reading reviews! It’ll work. Give it time"

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

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "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 :)!"

• Rom...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 9, 2021

Levonorgestrel for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding "I’m peri-menopausal, 49-year-old, and have had very heavy bleeding for the past few years, which got progressively worse until last year when I had an ablation and Mirena inserted in December 2020. We’re now in May 2021. I bleed 20+ days with a break of maybe 8 or 9 days. Starts with spotting for a few days, followed by a period, then more spotting. My sex life with my partner is non-existent. I get PMS symptoms, sore breasts, bloating, constipation. I don’t bleed as heavily as I used to, but it’s just so prolonged I’m sick of it. I’m calling my GP this week to arrange removal."

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

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "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

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "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...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 7, 2021

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "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

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "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."

• Mas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2014

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "I had sex during the ovulation period. I was so paranoid that I decided to take Plan B. I took Plan B like 30 hours later. Well, let me tell you, let this be your last resort. I experienced so many pregnancy symptoms throughout this whole ordeal, I was freaking out so bad until my period came. I felt very sick. I had sore breasts, headaches, fatigue, horrible cramping, and the worst diarrhea. I felt depressed after taking this. The hormones are crazy and will make you feel insane. Not everyone has the same side effects though, so maybe it will be different for you."

• Lil...
• October 17, 2019

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "Had unprotected sex on October 7th, took Plan B 26 hours after. I thought I was experiencing pregnancy symptoms and tirelessly searched for different symptoms - DON’T DO THAT, STRESS MAKES YOUR PERIOD COME LATER, AND IT COULD JUST BE PERIOD SYMPTOMS (pregnancy symptoms don’t show up this early anyway). After I took Plan B, my breasts felt tender, and I craved a lot of carbs. Then about four days after, I experienced spotting. Three days later - on October 14th, I got my period! I have to say I have irregular periods, so it was hard to tell if I would have missed a period. My advice would be to not stress, find out if you were even ovulating when you had sex - they have calculators if you look it up - and remember this pill works for 7 out of 8 women who would have gotten pregnant, so the odds are in your favor. Also, when I was looking through these, I really needed some comfort, and I’m hoping I can provide that for you too! Good luck! You got this!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 14, 2021

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "Trust the pill!! I literally took it around 4 hours after the condom slipped and he came inside. This was a day before my ovulation. The next three days, I had very light pink spotting, and I thought this was ovulation spotting, as I always spot during ovulation, and I freaked out! After a few days, the worst cramps started. Backaches, abdominal pain, dizziness, and my boobs were SORE!! Experienced every single pregnancy symptom for three whole weeks!! The cramps were persistent, and I panicked so, so much! But my period came RIGHT ON TIME!! I’m so, so thankful and happy that it worked! Please don’t make the mistake of searching the internet, it will make you go crazy! Calm down and trust the pill, it works!!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 30, 2019

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "Listen up, beautiful ladies. I know you are reading reviews and about to lose your mind. I will be as detailed as possible to ease your mind. I had a period on 11/4. I had an accident with my boyfriend, and he ended up coming fully inside me smack in my fertilization window. I took this pill within the initial 24-hour window (about 18 hours). For almost two weeks, I FELT PREGNANT. My boobs grew and were in an immense amount of pain. I'm talking couldn't bear to wear a bra. I had cramps. It has been the most stressful time of my life. One and a half weeks after I took the pill, I started my period and felt a huge hormone drop. This pill worked. But I have never felt so terrible in my life. Be careful, lovies."

• ANO...
• January 6, 2021

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "Ladies. I literally thought I was pregnant. I took the pill on the 21st of Nov, we were unprotected and weren’t sure if he pulled out quick enough. I took it within an hour. A day later, I felt nauseous, had a headache, and experienced breast tenderness. I felt that for 2 weeks, and then I had withdrawal bleeding, which I low-key mixed up for implantation bleeding. After that, I had every symptom from frequent urination to my ovaries feeling weird, with so much pressure and my nipples darkening, all of it. Even a lot of discharge. I was too scared to take a pregnancy test, so I figured I would just wait it out, and today, Jan 6, I finally got my period!!! This is my second time taking Plan B, and definitely an experience. I will never put myself through this again. Ladies, please be safe and get on birth control if this is a recurring thing. God bless!!!"

• Bb4...
• March 6, 2021

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex on my ovulation day (according to period tracker app). I got the pill about 1 hour after the incident. After about 5 days, I started having cramping with no bleeding, sore nipples, and fatigue. My period finally came about 12 days after taking the pill on the expected day. It can still work during your fertile window, so take the pill as soon as you possibly can!"

• Noo...
• March 5, 2019

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "Four weeks ago, my boyfriend and I became intimate for the first time. We didn’t have protection around, but continued. He pulled out but was late, and some was in. I took the pill 24+ hours after the incident. I heard they make you nauseous, I felt nothing. I had what I think was my period a few days after taking the pill (it can change the cycle/bleed). But oh boy, fast forward three weeks, I had cramping, constipation, gas, tender breasts, and bloating. All this coming around the time you would start to have pregnancy signs. I thought I was done for right there. I bought a pregnancy test, however, and it came up negative, I didn’t believe it. For a whole week, I had these side effects. These side effects finally stopped about three days ago, and I got my period today. This period took less than 25 days to come. (I’m not on birth control, irregular periods). It works but messes you up, if you’re like me, these side effects don’t appear until weeks after, try not to panic. Keep your head up, ladies!"

• Sum...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 12, 2019

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "I am sharing my experience to possibly help someone else who is in a similar predicament. I had unprotected sex on the 19th of October, and there was confusion on whether I was still taking birth control or not. He did not attempt to pull out, and I was ovulating on that exact day or up to 2 days before, so we panicked. Two hours later, I took Plan B and waited for the following 3 weeks to pass by. During these weeks, I experienced slight moodiness, extreme fatigue, lower back pain, breast tenderness, vomiting, acne flare-ups, cramps, and cravings. I was so afraid that it didn't work. I took a pregnancy test when my period didn't start, but a week later it came. I learned to be more careful and actually keep track of my ovulation so this doesn't happen again. I was scouring websites looking for someone with a similar experience and couldn't find anything, so I felt the need to share. Stay strong, ladies, these pills work."

• Rel...
• September 25, 2014

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "A little over a week ago, the condom broke during sex. So, within 20 minutes, we went and got the pill, and I took it. I have always had an irregular period, meaning I go months sometimes without periods, so I had no idea what stage I was at within my menstrual cycle. After 8 long days of cramps, back pain, tender breasts, and serious mood swings, I got a period! If it worked for me, it will work for you, too. The key is to take it as soon as possible and to remain calm. The more stressed you are, the longer you'll go without a period. And yes, you may have some terrible symptoms. But at the moment, it's better than being pregnant!"

• hug...
• June 5, 2014

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "Alright ladies.. This pill is a lifesaver! Me and my boyfriend had an incident when the condom broke. At the time, I was ovulating and I took the Plan B pill within 24 hours. I didn't have any symptoms for about a week, and then I got ALL of them. Tender breasts, abdominal pain, bloating, very weird stomach noises, bad headaches, and very tired. My biggest symptom was being worried though! I am only 16, and I am now not pregnant. This pill works miracles! One relieved lady right here. Good luck to all of you!"

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 22, 2020

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "Okay, I thought I would share my experience because some of these reviews kept me sane the past couple of days. I had a one-night stand (something I typically wouldn’t do). He thought he pulled out but texted me the next day and said I should probably buy Plan B. Take Action was all Walgreens had, so I had to go with that. I experienced cramps from hell, and my boobs hurt so bad. I was supposed to start my period on the 19th, and it didn’t come, so naturally I was a bit worried. The next day came, and still no period, so I took a test, and it was negative. Then I woke up with my period this morning, so it worked and just gave me some bad side effects. If you’re late after you took this, don't worry! It’s normal for that to happen, and remember, ladies, we have options for pregnancy. Try not to stress!"

• -li...
• December 17, 2020

Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception "Plan B works! I had sex while I was ovulating, and the condom broke. He pulled out, and he already came. The side effects were intense, I had cramps for three weeks until I got my period. My breasts hurt, I was bloated, I was gassy, and had sleepless nights. Every pregnancy symptom, so I stressed myself out! You will be okay, everybody’s body reacts differently. I was so glad to read the reviews on this page to help me feel less stressed. Now I am having the most painful period of my life!"

• A...
• March 10, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I want to share my experience with you guys. My girlfriend and I had unprotected sex two days after her period was over, and there was no ejaculation, but precum pregnancy always worried me. I gave her the pill 29 hours later, and 6 days after, she had bleeding/spotting that lasted 3 days. I was freaking out because I know when the embryo implants itself in the endometrium, there is such bleeding. I began to get paranoid, she started getting nausea, sore breasts, every pregnancy symptom. I was losing my mind, even doubting my own medical knowledge, and then she missed her period. One week passed, and I was already thinking about how my life was going to change. Her period came. It works, guys! I know what y'all are going through, and I want to tell you it is going to be okay. Stop reading stupid reviews, stupid unscientific articles on 'woman sites.' I was doubting my own embryology/pharmacology/ob-gyn knowledge. Don't look up stupid articles, I repeat, everything is going to be okay."