Levonorgestrel and Sore Breasts: What Users Say (Page 3)

• rel...
• January 15, 2014

For Emergency Contraception "Ladies, let me tell you this pill works! My boyfriend and I had the condom fail right during the middle of my cycle. I went to the pharmacy about 9 hours later and bought some. Right after I took it, I felt fatigued the whole first day. I did experience some other side effects as well, seeing as I have never been on any hormonal contraceptive. I had cramps for the full two weeks until I got my period, as well as breast tenderness. The week after I took the pill, I felt nauseous, had sore breasts, a sore back, cramps, and headaches. I thought I was pregnant and got really stressed out. I got my period right on time though, despite my stress. My best advice is to just relax and wait it out. Easier said than done, I know!"

• rel...
• January 15, 2014

For Emergency Contraception "Ladies, let me tell you this pill works! My boyfriend and I had the condom fail right during the middle of my cycle. I went to the pharmacy about 9 hours later and bought some. Right after I took it, I felt fatigued the whole first day. I did experience some other side effects as well, seeing as I have never been on any hormonal contraceptive. I had cramps for the full two weeks until I got my period, as well as breast tenderness. The week after I took the pill, I felt nauseous, had sore breasts, a sore back, cramps, and headaches. I thought I was pregnant and got really stressed out. I got my period right on time though, despite my stress. My best advice is to just relax and wait it out. Easier said than done, I know!"

• Anonymous
• October 28, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex on 9/23 (fourth day of my period) and took Plan B about an hour later. I’ve taken the pill before closer to ovulation and have had pretty normal experiences. Something about taking it during my period this time really threw everything off, though. My next period was over a week late (38 days in this cycle), and up until then, I had so many signs that I was pregnant: sore breasts, white discharge, fatigue, headaches, etc. I took two pregnancy tests that both showed negative, but I was still paranoid - I’ve had protected sex since then and kept thinking, “maybe a different condom failed??” Finally, today my period started - 34 days after taking Plan B. If you’re reading reviews because you’re late or worried about the effectiveness, stop torturing yourself. Everything will be alright!!"

• Tha...
• June 20, 2014

For Emergency Contraception "I took this pill about 20 hours after unprotected sex. I had absolutely no side effects for about a week, but then my breasts hurt and became enlarged. I was constantly bloated, constipated, and had horrible back pains and cramping. I was completely stressed out and scared I might be pregnant after freaking myself out reading about pregnancy signs. However, my period came today and I've never been so happy! The flow is normal but with more cramping than usual. Overall, I am very pleased with this product! It is way less expensive than a baby, and I am never having sex without protection again! But don't worry, ladies... It'll be ok!"

• LID...
• October 19, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "I definitely recommend Plan B for any girls who have had unprotected sex and are scared of the possible outcome. My experience with Plan B was both good and bad. I took Plan B 5 hours after the condom broke. Unfortunately for me, it was my predicted day of ovulation. At first, I had faith in Plan B, but after reading hundreds of reviews, I had mixed emotions. I have a 40-day cycle, sometimes earlier, but never more than 40 days. The morning after taking Plan B, I got serious nausea, and I was so tired; I slept a lot. My symptoms went on for about 2 weeks. I also was very emotional during this time. Plan B really messes up your hormones, and I was so overemotional. Since the condom broke and he finished inside me, AND it was on ovulation day, I was freaking out. I also had tons of discharge. I kept thinking I got my period and would race to the washroom; however, it was this clear discharge. I was very concerned and thought that Plan B had failed. On the day I was supposed to get my period, there was nothing. A few days passed, and there was still nothing. I was still very nauseous, my boobs were super sore, and I had weird cramps every so often. I was preparing for the worst, but finally, a week after I was supposed to, I got my period. At first, it was light, and I was, once again, worried it was a sign of pregnancy; spotting. The day after, I got my normal flow. Plan B saved me, and I'm so thankful; I will definitely be more careful next time. All in all, Plan B is very effective, and I recommend it; however, the symptoms were pretty bad. Then again, it is a lot better than being pregnant and not ready for the responsibility. I'm only 16 years old and definitely capable of raising a child. Avoid a next time; Plan B should be used for emergencies only and not regularly. I read tons of things on the Internet about Plan B, and I wouldn't trust all of the feedback. Plan B DOES work during and after ovulation. I am very grateful for Plan B and give it the highest rating for effectiveness."

• Bro...
• June 7, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I have been pregnant a total of 7 times. I had unprotected sex, and he came inside. I ran straight to the pharmacy once it opened up. So, of course, here I am, first timer, and they would not use insurance, I needed to obtain a prescription. But it was Saturday, and this was an emergency, so no time for BS. I paid $55. I took the pill immediately (8 hours post-oopsie). Day 1 was fine. Day 2 was awful! I was dizzy, nauseous, my breasts hurt, and the medication made me feel extremely depressed. I kept searching “how long do Plan B side effects last.” Their website says 24 hours - yeah right. Today is Day 7 and I started bleeding, like a heavier period, with cramping. I keep reading that this is “uncommon.” I feel dizzy and nauseous. My legs feel like they keep going numb. If I still feel this way in the morning, I will go to the ER. Every day is an anxiety attack over how I’m feeling. Since I’m bleeding, I’m assuming that means it worked."

• 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."

• Lau...
• January 2, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "Worked well for me! My period has pretty much always been regular, and I've always kept track, so I know what's going on. Last month, the first day was the 3rd, and the condom broke on the 16th. Perfect timing for ovulation! I took Plan B about 20 hours later, on the 17th. From what I read online, I was expecting all sorts of side effects, but I guess I got lucky. I had some breast tenderness for about two days, and that was it. I got my period today, the 2nd. Considering my fertility record of 100% (we tried to get pregnant three times at the exact same time in my cycle and did each time), I would say the pill really does work! And a very big thank you to the makers!"

• Tar...
• February 10, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I took this pill within two hours of unprotected sex. Almost exactly 12 hours after taking it, I woke up to terrible cramping in my abdomen. That whole day I had the worst nausea of my life, including vomiting and diarrhea throughout the day. I couldn’t keep any food down. I almost passed out later that night, likely because my blood sugar was so low from not eating all day. I had some spotting about a week later, which was about when my period was supposed to come. However, I have not had a period since. It’s been about two months. I’ve taken pregnancy tests, and they have come back negative. For the last few weeks, I have gotten cramps and some breast tenderness and irrationality that is usually associated with my period, but still no period. Planning to head to the doctor soon. Don’t recommend this pill."

• mac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 25, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I never write reviews, but I am hoping this helps someone/calms some nerves. I had unprotected sex on May 22nd (5 days after my period, so I was close to my fertile window). He said he didn't finish in me, but I was not 100% sure, so I got this pill just in case. I took it around 17 hours later. It was not my first time taking this, but this time was different. I had some weird cramping and nausea for a few days, and then I ended up spotting/having a mini period a week after taking the pill. I was a little freaked out because this has never happened, but after reading reviews, this seems quite normal. The last two weeks, my breasts have been insanely sore, and I have been insanely bloated. I definitely thought I was pregnant. Then, I FINALLY GOT MY PERIOD TODAY. On my Flo app, it says I was around 10 days late. If anyone is freaking out, just wait and be patient. Stressing about getting your period can make it late too."

• JC1...
• February 23, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "I usually don't leave reviews, but I feel like I could ease some minds. Ladies, take a deep breath. It works. Trust me. I'm a bigger girl who's way over the 'weight limit,' and it was 100% effective for me, even after I had unprotected sex on my most fertile day! Symptoms can scare you as they are exactly like pregnancy symptoms, such as sore breasts and random bleeding. Like I said, relax. If you have taken the pill as directed, you'll be fine."

• Anonymous
• August 2, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex the day before I started ovulating, and took the morning-after pill 7 hours after the sex. An hour after taking the pill, I had cramps, bleeding, and felt really tired. The next week, I had breast tenderness and sometimes what felt like cramps. My advice is to take it ASAP, to not panic, and don't read Plan B horror stories. Go into Planned Parenthood and talk to someone if you need peace of mind, or you can chat with someone online, I did, and it helped me a lot. I got my period two days early, and it was slightly heavier than normal. Try to relax and let the pill do what it does, and take it day by day. It's going to be okay, whatever happens it's going to be okay."

• BUY...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 24, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "READ THIS SIS. I had the worst-case scenario by far, and I’m NOT PREGNANT! I’m not on any birth control and did not use a condom. How stupid, anyways, we had sex on the day before my ovulation day, therefore, it was my fertile day! He finished in me, and I was shook because I didn’t think he’d actually do it! Well, he did. I freaked out! But like idiots, we had sex two more times within 2 hours, and he finished in me again. So that’s a total of 3 damn bus loads of his kids in me. Within the hour of our last round of sex, I bought this and took it immediately. The only side effects I felt were tender breasts, whew, they hurt for about two weeks! Also, mood swings. I was aggravated and emotional as anything. But I got my period today. Thank goodness. It was really a miracle. Stay protected, ladies. I’m definitely wearing protection next time. Remain calm as well and PRAY."

• 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!"

• KAT...
• October 10, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "Going to start this off with Take Action, it WORKED for me, but I had a whole month of freaking out about possibly being pregnant. I took Take Action 20 hours after unprotected sex. On the ninth day after I took the pill, I started bleeding and wasn't sure if it was my period or what. It was more than spotting, but not as heavy as my normal period, no cramping, lots of clots. Lasted for 5 days, like my period. Then a week later is when I started noticing all the pregnancy symptoms! Like sore breasts, feeling sick, discharge, that’s when I really started freaking out. I’m not sure if this was the pill's side effects or nerves, but it was horrible. I took 9 negative pregnancy tests 3-4 weeks later, that didn’t calm my nerves. I finally broke down and went to the doctor, both urine and blood tests were NEGATIVE a month later. I just wanted to maybe let people read my story and relate - the pill did work in my case. Everyone’s body is different and none of these stories are alike, so keep that in mind."

• Gan...
• August 11, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex, and keep in mind I'm not on any birth control or anything (due to my parents being very strict, I cannot talk to them about that). Sometimes we use condoms, but he knows to stop when we are doing it raw so he doesn’t finish in me. BUT this time he didn't, and let me tell you, I freaked out because he’s never not pulled out before. So we were going to get the Plan B in the morning (when we should have gotten it right away), but I took it no later than 12-15 hours later, and I read the longer you wait, the less effective it is. I told myself I’m preggo, but let me tell you, I had all the side effects, especially sore breasts, and my breasts were huge. I was convinced I was pregnant because I was spotting. Two painful weeks went by, and my period came!! It wasn’t late. So for any girl who is reading this right now, relax, breathe."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 24, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Let me start by saying that I’m not pregnant, so it did do its job. I slipped up on 9/8, which was right in the middle of my fertile window, and I took the pill about 40 hours after. The first week or so, I had mild cramping and some nausea, but then the next week... oh boy. I was extremely fatigued and nauseous most of the time, had cramps, sore boobs, nasal congestion, frequent urination, and my emotions were all over the place. I seriously thought I was pregnant. My period came when it was expected, though, so I guess that’s all that matters. I’ll take the nasty side effects over being preggo any day."

• not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex around 11:30 p.m. on 12/3, and I was due to ovulate on 12/5. He claimed that he completely pulled out before he ejaculated, but I wasn't completely convinced. The next day, around 7:30 p.m. (20 hours after the act), I took a Plan B One-Step. Since I was so early in my cycle, I knew I would have to wait a while to see if it worked. I did not experience any symptoms until about a week later, when I started having sore boobs, headaches, and light brown spotting that lasted a couple of days. I was due for my period on 12/21, and it came a day early on 12/20. For everyone out there worrying: STOP! If you took it within the suggested time frame, it WILL work! Relax and let the pill do its job :)"

• Sas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 27, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I told myself if this worked, I would share my story. My first time having sex was a nightmare, and my boyfriend accidentally came in me. Not even a day later, we went to take Plan B. For the next two or so weeks, I had sore breasts, dizziness, frequent urination, which I never ever had, and these pregnancy-like symptoms. I was losing it. I spent hours every single day looking up reviews and all this and that. Finally, a few days late, my period came. It was much lighter, which is apparently a side effect of the Plan B. I was still paranoid, so I went to take a test at the hospital, and everything came back okay. Please don't worry yourself. Please don't spend your time looking up all these scary things. Believe and have faith. I wish you all nothing but the absolute best and safety."

• 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!!!"

• Sss...
• April 12, 2014

For Emergency Contraception "I took Plan B about 26 hours after sex and was crazy paranoid because I was ovulating when the incident occurred. For almost two weeks, I had fatigue, extreme nausea, swollen and tender breasts, but then my period came two days early! Period is normal, not heavier or lighter! Plan B does work, but I wouldn't advise taking it often. All those hormones will make you feel absolutely crazy."

• 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 :)"

• Pos...
• February 16, 2020

For Birth Control "Had Skyla inserted 3 months ago. Side effects: first 2 months I had the annoying spotting every day. After that, I started to finally have clear days in a row. Had periods lighter but longer than usual (7-11-12d), but they should shorten now. Some PMS, nothing serious (breast soreness, mild to moderate cramps). Haven’t had any other side effects! Sex: My partner didn’t feel the strings, so I’m relieved. I didn’t have any pain during or after, no bleeding (I was scared that an “accident” might happen). Sex drive is just as high as usual. But I spotted the day after. Gym: I do CrossFit, and I was scared I might get cramps or it might move, but so far so good (just minor cramping after gym in the first month). Sometimes I spot over the next hours after gym due to increased blood flow. I’m trying to be patient with all this “shedding.” Bio: 32 yrs., NP, first form of BC. I read and watched all reviews until I drove myself crazy, but decided I will give it a try! Best luck, ladies!"