Take Action and Sore Breasts: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Wai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 7, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "Still waiting on my period. I took the pill about 30 days ago. I’m 3 days late on my period and experiencing bad period cramps, tender breasts, and spotting. Pretty sure it’s just stress but I’m freakin' out and can’t help it. Never experienced these symptoms before. I hope it’s working and I’m not pregnant."

• Lau...
• October 18, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "Beware. Only works if you haven't ovulated, which I had no idea about until after I started researching when my period was late. I took this not even 12 hours after having sex and weigh 100 lbs. It didn't work. My period was due in 2 weeks. I had zero symptoms at first after taking the pill. I should've known when I wasn't spotting or bleeding a few days after taking it that it hadn't worked. That can be a sign for you. I usually always spot, and then about a week later, I got extremely sore breasts, which I feel is a side effect from the pill because I've been pregnant prior to this and have never had such intense breast pain. I'm now 13 days late. I should've gotten Plan B. At least then I wouldn't have doubts."

• Ton...
• May 17, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I really don't like this pill, I'd rather be pregnant. The side effects are the WORST and stay in your body for more than 5 days. I still had side effects 2 months after taking this pill. The good news is I'm not pregnant, but my periods are longer, and I spot for over 7 days, and my period is irregular. I have really bad headaches and sore breasts. This pill tricks you into believing that you are pregnant, that's the crazy part. To each his own, and everyone doesn't have the same side effects, and what works for me might not work for you."

• Wis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 7, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "Pill was taken 13 hours after he 'accidentally' went inside. It was about 4 days after ovulation. I'm about 170 lbs, so I was a little concerned that it wouldn't work due to my weight, but it worked. My cycle was due 9 days after the incident but was 1 week late. I did have some symptoms for a few weeks after taking, they were nausea, breast tenderness, moodiness, and consistent cramps. Now that I have my period, I'm experiencing more than usual cramping and a little heavier flow. Despite the many symptoms, the pill worked."

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

For Emergency Contraception "I'm uncertain, tbh. Late night of 2/19, had unprotected sex, husband fully came in me, and no BC. I was in my predicted fertile window (period started 2/13). Approx 12-14 hours later, I took Take Action (pharmacist recommendation). I’ve only taken Plan B in the past and was on BC previous times but never had symptoms. Take Action - I was very depressed during the first week. 2/25, had spotting, I googled because my period had just ended and read potential pregnancy symptoms or Take Action side effects or early period. Went from spotting to bleeding, has been brownish, pink, red… I’ll think it’s over, but then it gets heavy again. Today is 3/1, and I’m still bleeding… not nearly as heavy as my period, and the heaviest bleeds are consistent. I had mood swings, bloating, some cramping, fatigue, cravings. Nipple tenderness started today. I’m going to take a pregnancy test to ease my mind. Period is predicted for 3/10. I’ll stick to Plan B. Praying for NO long-term hormone imbalances! Will update!"

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 9, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I had gotten my period on January 9th, then had sex on January 16th. Took Take Action the next day (11th day of ovulation). I typically ovulate on day 14. Fast forward to January 26th, I had gotten my period 10 days early. Then on February 5th, took another Take Action 1 day after sex, and 5 days later had brown moderate bleeding for 7 days. On February 26th, started to get sore breasts, frequent urination, mood swings, etc. I thought I was pregnant because I wasn't sure when my period was supposed to come. Now, finally, yesterday, March 8th, my period came. This pill worked but really messes up your cycle and hormones."

• MIM...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 21, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "So it’s been a week and some days since I took the pill Take Action. I took it right before my ovulation date started (a day before) and 50 hours after I had unprotected sex. I’ve been having these pill symptoms for some days now, but my period is five days away. Seems as if the pill is working, just bad side effects, as in tiredness, sore breasts. But sometimes I do get my period symptoms before my period. But seems like the pill does work."

• Wel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I took Take Action about 4 hours after the incident. My partner didn’t ejaculate inside of me, but I did realize I could have potentially been ovulating. After the realization, we went to the store and I took this pill right away. Boobs were sore almost immediately, then about a week later, cramps came and nausea, but no period. I took two tests a week and a half apart, and both say positive. I took this pill within 72 hours, but I still got pregnant. Good luck!"

• Ria...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 17, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took this pill about a week ago, about an hour after intercourse, and got my period today (right on time). At first, when I took the pill, the only side effects I had were fatigue, sore breasts, and slight cramping in my abdomen. I thought the pill wasn't working because I didn't get any 'breakthrough' bleeding like other people. But it worked! My period has started, but the cramps are so severe, they've been making me nauseous, and I've puked a few times. My period is usually painful the first few days, but I've never had cramps that hurt like this. It feels like something is trying to tear a hole in my abdomen. The pain is worth it, but I definitely won't ever take anything like this again; I'm going to get on birth control and be more careful in the future. All in all, if you need to take the pill, do it, just beware of the side effects."

• flo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "To start, I believe it worked, but I’ve taken Plan B twice before a year or two ago, and I never had any or any bad symptoms from taking it. My boyfriend didn’t pull out and came in me August 8th. I took the Take Action pill because Target was out of Plan B about 36 hours after. No problem taking it, took it with food, of course, and no symptoms up until 10 days later on August 17th. My period's supposed to start the 23rd or 24th, but the night of the 17th, I started cramping really bad, and when I went to the bathroom, there was a light drop of blood in the toilet. Ever since that night (today is August 25th), I still have not stopped spotting. It’s more of a light period spotting instead of just spotting. My boobs are extremely sore, and my nipples hurt so bad, and this started happening the 21st. My cramps happen mostly lightly every single day, and at first, my left ovary was swollen for 4 days, which was painful. It’s gone down now, but now I have really randomly semi-strong uterus cramps."

• Cec...
• September 27, 2020

"I had unprotected sex on the 24th, and he nutted in me. We went to Walgreens immediately after, I took the pill about 25-30 mins after sex. It is now the 27th, and I’ve been feeling tired as anything, my breasts are sore, and I’ve been having minor cramping. I’m paranoid because I was ovulating during the time that we had sex."

• Kim...
• February 7, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex with my husband on February 3rd, and he finished in me. I currently have 4 children, the youngest is 5, and we currently do not want another child, but if it happens, it happens. I took the Take Action pill 12 hours later (never took EC before) on February 4th. The first day of my last period was on January 20th. The day after taking the pill, I have sore breasts and off-and-on cramps for 2 days. I'm just wondering if this has happened to anyone else. Is it side effects from the pill or could I be pregnant? My period is not due until February 14th."

• Tar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "My bf and I had sex, and he finished in me the day after my period ended. My fertile window was in approx. 4 days following, so I was a bit worried, but brushed it off. I took a Take Action 2 days later because I was suddenly seeing babies and pregnant women literally everywhere I went (on TV, the grocery store, social media! Back-to-back baby!) so I took it as a sign. When I tell you I have SYMPTOMS, I mean it: sore boobs, mood swings, abdominal cramping, fatigue, fuzzy brain, nausea. It sucks. HOWEVER, I started my period again 9 days post-unprotected sex/7 days post-pill pop. This sucks, but I’m not pregnant. I will say, I took Plan B in 2019 and didn’t experience any of these symptoms, so... get Plan B. Also, if you’re a student, most clinics on campus offer Plan B brand for like $15. (I rate this very effective, but do not recommend Take Action because of side effects.)"

• Ari...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2025

For Emergency Contraception "I took this birth control purely out of fear after a scare with pre-cum, even though the risk was extremely low. While it did its job and I got my period on time, the side effects were absolutely not worth it. I experienced intense nausea, dizziness, sore nipples, and major anxiety attacks every single day that made me think I was pregnant, and I also had to miss work because of how intense my anxiety was. It completely took over my life for weeks and made me feel worse than the situation I was worried about in the first place. Yes, it worked, but I would NEVER take it again. Next time, I’ll trust the facts instead of letting fear push me into something that made me feel this awful. I also got on birth control after this encounter."

• B J...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 2, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "So, I messed around with this guy on the day after Thanksgiving, and it was fun, but we didn’t use protection. So I took the Take Action Pill that I’ve had on reserve since 2019. I experienced headaches and a lot of breast tenderness, increased appetite, weight gain, and tiredness. I am Day 6 after I took it and experienced red when I wiped moments ago. I am having a lot of cramping as well and pressure, so I know my period is back on. I just had a period that ended days before I messed around with the guy, so to have one now is reassuring that it works the way that it did. I also didn’t stress a lot since I am also actively pursuing my dream career and decided that a positive mindset has also kept me in good spirits and lessened the effect of other symptoms. I hope this helps anyone planning on taking this form of pregnancy prevention. It worked on me!"

• Nya...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "This works people! But the side effects have been brutal! Sore nipples. Nausea, lower back pain, abdominal cramping, night sweats, and muscle pain! I had unprotected sex July 1st, and I realized it was 1 day before ovulation, and it was unprotected! I was so nervous afterward! I bought this pill at CVS 5 hours after the incident. Ten days after, I was convinced I was pregnant due to the symptoms I had on a daily basis. My period was due July 16th. My period came on July 14th! Two days early. The flow is lighter than usual. I’m still on my period two days later as I write this review. Don’t panic if you took this pill and you have pregnancy symptoms leading up to your period. I’m not on birth control, and he came in me twice 1 day before ovulation, and I took it 5 hours later, and it worked for me. I don’t plan on taking this pill ever again, the side effects have been brutal for me and very draining on a daily basis. But I’m grateful it worked!"

• cas...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 26, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I had sex on February 18 and February 20. I have taken two pills for both of my incidents, and I have yet to have a period and usually start in the middle of the month, so I’m not sure what’s going on. I have all the pregnancy symptoms (breast tenderness and blue veins, very, very bloated that won’t go away). I’ve had these symptoms for about 2 weeks, I’d say. I also thought I started my period on March 15, but it turns out it only lasted one day. But I just keep thinking that I’ve taken a large dosage and it’s probably been messing my body up right now, but I will be taking a test soon. I am a very unlucky gal, so it wouldn’t surprise me if it’s not good news for me. I’ve taken this pill before, and it worked, so hope for some good news."

• Joj...
• May 27, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I had sex on the 6th of April, took Take Action on the 8th. My period was 3 days late and my boobs were tender. Took a test, bam, it’s positive. Save yourself the trouble and buy Plan B. It was the pharmacist that offered this stupid pill too."