ella and Dizziness: What Users Say

• Amy...
• May 1, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "The length of my menstrual cycle is 26 days, always was regular. My last menstruation was on the 14th of February. I had unprotected sex on the 23rd of the same month and took the morning-after pill immediately. I again had unprotected sex on the 8th of March but did not take the pill since he didn’t ejaculate inside me. My period was due on the 11th of March (3 days before the expected period). I thought there was no chance of getting pregnant, but unfortunately, I didn’t get my period on the 11th as I expected. I was kinda worried. I didn’t experience the side effects of the pill - no nausea, slight bleeding, dizziness, nothing. After 7 days of the missed period, I took a home pregnancy test, and it was negative. I took another urine test after 14 days, also negative. Believe it or not, it took 51 days to get back my period. If your pregnancy test is negative, just wait and don’t waste your money on expensive tests, you'll get your period. Just be patient. I had to wait for 7 weeks and 2 days. Good luck, ladies."

• juk...
• June 9, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "So I took Ella One after unprotected sex on March 24. I took it less than 24 hours after. The first week I was feeling really bloated, dizzy, however, it went away. On the 16th of April, I started spotting, and on the 19th I got my “period,” but it was so different than a blood period and not heavy at all. Around May 13, I started with period symptoms such as breast tenderness, dizziness, morning sickness, mood swings like normally, HOWEVER, it came 10 times stronger than ever in my life. I had those symptoms for the whole month. I was supposed to get my period on the 20th of May, and it was already 10 days late. I began feeling extremely bloated, and so I took three pregnancy tests. All negative, so I kind of felt relieved, but I was still feeling off. I stopped with the breast tenderness finally but was still feeling bloated and nauseous. I was sure I was pregnant until today! After 50 days, I finally got my period. Ella One works, but it also makes your cycle/hormones go crazy. Don't take it if you have anxiety."

• mhg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "OK. So for those who are freaking out about pregnancy symptoms or not getting your period with Ella... you're right. I didn't get mine until 2 weeks after my due date, and I was PARANOID. My test results were negative. I was probably getting PMS symptoms but mistook them for pregnancy. I was CONVINCED that I was pregnant. But my period finally came, so please don't overstress and take a test to ease your mind. ALSO, Ella resulted in more white discharge from my vagina (mucous-y), which scared me a lot. But this is normal and a part of the pill's action. I didn't feel nausea, tiredness, or dizziness at all, but it may differ for others. All I know is that it worked, and please don't stress so much unless a pregnancy test is positive! These reviews really helped me calm my mind, so I hope my review can help somebody too. Your period can and will be late."

• elb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I thought I’d leave my experience here, as others doing so helped to settle me. On 22/6, our condom broke, and we didn’t realize until he had finished, and we both were freaking out. Within the hour, I had taken ella, and that same day, I was hit with an awful spell of dizziness and a headache, but I managed to sleep it off. I have a very irregular cycle and was around my predicted ovulation date and was very paranoid I’d maybe already passed it. Personally, I didn’t experience that many side effects, but this didn’t make me feel too much better. I was frantically googling my options if I were to be pregnant, but two negative pregnancy tests settled me a little. And then FINALLY, after a 49-day cycle, I got my period today (20/7) - around 4 weeks after taking ella one. I'm assuming if you have a more regular cycle, you would see a clear change in when your period starts, but that was not the case for me. Try to keep calm and stay safe :)"

• Bir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I know waiting for your period must be hard, and I personally waited for my period and read all these comments on this site. So my boyfriend and I had sex, and the condom broke. I panicked, like a lot. So we went to the pharmacy and got EllaOne after 2 hours. When I took EllaOne, I felt dizzy and sleepy, but not for too long. After 2 weeks, I started to have pregnancy symptoms like sore breasts, headaches, nausea. I swear I felt like I'm pregnant (but don't worry, it's just your hormones changing due to the pill). So I took 5 pregnancy tests, which came out negative, of course. I was terrified at first that I might be pregnant and the tests are not showing the exact results. So the only option I had left is to wait for my Red Aunty to visit me. Finally, I got my period a day early, but it's fine. My period is usually heavy and painful, nothing changed. Please trust Ella, she can do it! Lots of love and kisses!! Stay safe!! Your period will be here soon!"

• Wor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 19, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I never leave reviews, but reading other people's comments helped me, so thought I'd share my experience with Ellaone. I was prescribed it by my GP after my husband and I had a split condom 2 days after I ovulated. I was in such a panic as I had read that Ellaone only works if you take it before you ovulate! I felt extreme tiredness and exhaustion almost instantly! I had swollen, sensitive breasts just like I did in pregnancy! The week after, I was nauseous and dizzy. One morning, I thought I was going to faint! I did a pregnancy test 2 days before my period was due, which came back negative. Then I tested again the morning my period was due, and again it was negative. That afternoon, I started having mild cramps, and later on, my period came. The pill definitely is effective but has some scary pregnancy-like symptoms!"

• Geo...
• April 23, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I promised myself that I would write about my experience with this pill when I got my periods. So I had sex and the condom slipped, so I had to take a pill. Before in my life, I took a different kind of emergency pill. But this time in the pharmacy, a girl recommended Ellaone to me, and I bought it. I took the pill the same day when the accident happened. Then, two weeks later, another accident happened, and I decided to take Ellaone again because it was recommended in the instructions. And let me tell you, I will never take this pill. It made me feel like I was 100% pregnant. I felt dizzy, I had pain in my lower back, and one day I woke up from terrible cramping and I thought it was implantation bleeding. I had a lot of white mucus all the time for three weeks. I was depressed, tired, and sleepy all the time. I was sure I was pregnant. This is how this pill makes you feel. Thank God I got my periods after this awful, stressful time, and I was the happiest. Yes, the pill works, but it gives really bad side effects."

• Lel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 18, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took ella immediately after my boyfriend and I had unprotected sex in my fertility window. I was supposed to be ovulating that day according to my menstrual cycle. Few side effects, only fatigue and some dizziness in the first couple of days. After a week, I had some white discharge just like when I’m normally ovulating. After another week, I started spotting for a few days, just when my period had to come. My period was 5 days late, so don’t worry, ladies, everything is going to be fine."

• lig...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 10, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "This page has helped me a lot when I was stressing out, so I thought it was a good idea to share my experience for other girls. I had unprotected sex on December 26th, and my ovulation day was on December 27th (silly, I know). 14 hours after the accident, I took Ellaone as a precaution (to say the least). Two hours later, I started to feel a bit dizzy, but that was all. 7-9 days after the pill, I started to have terrible cramps, breast pain, sore breasts, I felt my breasts were SO big, and of course, I started to PANIC, so first, advise girls, do not read anything online. Finally, I had my period 3 days in advance. So, don't stress out, relax... it will work, ladies!"

• beu...
• March 27, 2012

For Emergency Contraception "Ella worked with mild side effects. After being sexually active during my peak fertile time, I took Ella. I did not use any other method of birth control. I took anti-nausea pills (Meclizine, 50 mg) along with Ella. Side effects were mild. A bit of nausea the night I took it, followed by some upset stomach and dizziness the following day. My period came and was normal, maybe a bit early. I would recommend Ella for anyone uncertain about their birth control method. Upon taking it, I would recommend staying in for the night and having healthy, light meals."

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "It did the job it was supposed to do as my period arrived, so I am not pregnant. However, I was in extreme pain for 2 weeks. This may be due to the fact I took it around the time I was ovulating. The pain I had initially felt like really bad period pain - back pain, heavy bloating/pressure in the lower abdomen. I NEVER get dizzy, but on this, I was dizzy often and had anxiety. After five or so days, the pain faded a little and then came back. It wasn't as strong, but I was then extremely nauseous for the last week and a half on it. I also never get nauseous, so I was so concerned I could be pregnant. So basically, for anyone in pain after taking it and beginning to get anxious, just know that it must be the pill working/affecting your ovaries and try to hold on!"

• Giv...
• May 13, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Wanted to share my experience because last days I read every single one of them to search for some peace of mind. First week after I took it, everything was fine. Second week I started to feel nausea, a bit dizzy, tired, migraines... period was 4 days late, needless to mention how scared I was. This website helped me to keep it all together because 4 days before my period actually came (so starting from the day it was supposed to start) I felt weak, couldn't eat much, and cramps. Just like how I felt when I was pregnant with our first child. Glad I took several negative tests. If you are freaking out, just take a test on the day you expect your period. Don’t panic if your period is late. It’s Ella, it works, but it has a great impact on your cycles. Try to avoid taking these pills. But if you are hesitating right now to take it if you had unprotected sex and want to avoid pregnancy: go for it. You’ll live. But be prepared for messy cycles and feeling a bit off this month."

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I was 12 days late and then got my period! GIRLS, DON'T WORRY. I took Ella one, the day of ovulation, and I was so scared it wouldn’t work, but it has - I'm not pregnant! I was so nauseous when my period was meant to come, cramps, dizziness, so much discharge. I was so sure I was pregnant. I even went to the doctor's office to get checked if I was pregnant as being late freaked me out! But it works, and it has. Thank God."

• ndo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I thought I would share my experience as I was also anxiously reading these comments for reassurance a few days ago. So I took Ella around the time I thought I was ovulating. I had strange cramping pretty much all month after taking Ella, and then my period was late by exactly a week. During that week, I felt nauseous, tired, dizzy, and had an on-and-off headache with spotting, so I was convinced I was pregnant, but sure enough, I did eventually get my period, and it wasn't any heavier or lighter than normal. So try not to stress too much and be patient!"

• Chi...
• July 25, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took Ella one about 4 hours after unprotected sex during my fertile window. 2 days after taking Ella one, I started feeling cramps in my lower abdomen and lower back. I also had a bit of white discharge. Basically, I felt like I was going on my period. But I didn’t. My last period was on the 22nd of June, and my menstrual app indicated that my next menstrual cycle would be on the 20th of July. However, it didn’t happen on that date, so I took 2 pregnancy tests, and they were negative. However, I had a couple of pregnancy symptoms such as nausea, bloating, mood swings, tender breasts, and feeling dizzy. I got a bit worried even though my pregnancy tests were negative. However, my period finally came 3 days later with absolutely no pain or discomfort. My periods since I had a c-section twice have always been heavy, painful, and long for up to 7 days. Overall, Ella one worked for me. It can be scary waiting for your period, but just give it a bit more time."

• Sis...
• August 15, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I was prescribed it by my GP after my husband and I had a split condom 2 days after I ovulated. I was in such a panic as I had read that EllaOne only works if you take it before you ovulate and just helps a bit at reducing the chance of implantation. To begin, I felt extreme tiredness and exhaustion - almost instantly! I was googling early pregnancy symptoms constantly as I was convinced I was. Next, I had swollen, sensitive breasts (just like I did in both my previous pregnancies). The week after, I had nausea and dizziness. One morning I thought I was going to faint! I did a pregnancy test 2 days before my period was due, which came back negative. Then I tested again the morning my period was due, and again it was negative. That afternoon I started having mild cramps and later on my period came (so it actually came on the day it was due). The pill definitely is effective, but the symptoms I had after taking it were so scary! I was so worried and totally convinced myself I was pregnant. I will try to ensure I never have to take it again!"

• dai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I felt the need to write a review because reading these reviews is what kept me from losing my mind. So I took EllaOne 24 hours after unprotected sex (which was stupid) on the 9th day of my cycle. 3/4 hours after taking it, I got the usual side effects. I was dizzy, my muscles hurt, and I felt weak. These symptoms went on for 2 days, which was normal. One week after taking EllaOne, I started feeling back pain, a lot of white discharge (huge amount for a lot of time), diarrhea, abdominal cramps, which drove me crazy; they felt like pregnancy symptoms. My period was late by 2 days. On the first day of my missed period, I was spotting; I freaked out since I literally was having pregnancy symptoms. 1 day later, I got my period. Don't worry, ladies, EllaOne works, but it messes up your cycle, and it has a lot of side effects that can be mistaken for pregnancy symptoms, so don't worry; most likely, you are not pregnant. Stay safe, girls."

• Bro...
• June 1, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "So we had a mishap and the condom came off inside me without us knowing until it was done. I am not on birth control, and this has never happened before. But we got different condoms, and apparently they didn't fit right. So that was 2 am on April 15th, and I got the pill at 10 am. I had no symptoms at first, which made us worry, since it seemed like everyone was having horrible symptoms. Two weeks later, till now, I've been on and off nauseous, dizzy at times, lightheaded with headaches. Which is either the pill or stress and anxiety. I am a month late for my period. I have taken many pregnancy tests, which came out to be negative, but became worried as I noticed many women with PCOS (which I have) would have false negatives up until 6-8 weeks, it would finally show positive on the pregnancy tests. So it's had my stress and anxiety beyond imaginable. I just had a blood test, and it came out negative for being pregnant. So I'm guessing the pill messed up my hormones and cycle badly."

• Cho...
• November 7, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I don't usually write reviews on things, but I feel like I need to for this tablet. So I took this tablet on October 30th, and I didn't really feel any side effects until 2 days later. I started to feel sick when I stood up and whenever I ate. I got headaches that were coming and going, my body was achy. I felt dizzy. This has been going on until now. The last 2 days, 7th & 8th November, I have had a bad stomach. I'm not entirely sure if it's all the tablet, as I had a bad cold when I took it, and I feel like the tablet should have left my system by now. My period has not arrived yet, but I am getting period-like pains. I was probably 98% certain that I was okay, but took the tablet to be completely sure. I kind of wish that I hadn't because I have never felt so ill in my whole life, and it just seems to be never-ending. I have had so much time off work because of it. This tablet absolutely 100% messes with your body. I know it's all my fault, and I should have practiced safe sex."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 31, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "So, two days ago I took it again after an incident. Surprising that day, side effects were a lot less, I only had tiredness and abdominal pain. Went to bed, and the next morning was feeling fine. However, as I was going through the second day, I started getting headaches, feeling dizzy, and very hot. I sat down, and during the afternoon, I felt weak, back and leg ache, and abdominal pain. My temperature continued to rise, and I began to feel nauseous. I went to bed to try and sleep it off but got shaky and could not stop the shakes. Even though my head was hot, my body was shaking. I have woken this morning and have a very bad headache and hotness. I am hoping these are the only side effects today. It has alarmed me this pill has hit me worse the second day, and the side effects have continued. The pill does work in preventing pregnancy, but I will never take it again after feeling this way, it scared me too much."

• Kka...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I would never, ever take this drug again. I used condoms during my intercourse, but I got paranoid and took this. It delayed my period by 38 days. I lived those days in constant worry with pregnancy symptoms. I did pregnancy tests multiple times. Reading reviews on this page really helped me calm down a bit, but with dizziness and cramps, I was still doubtful."

• Den...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Took EllaOne on March 26th. 3 days before ovulation day. Still waiting for my period, it should come next week, but the side effects are really terrible. You feel 100% pregnant-tender breasts, dizziness, stomach cramps, etc. I'm reading comments and hoping for the best! Good luck to all of us!"

• don...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 9, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "HAVE FAITH IN THE PILL. After taking the pill 5 days after sex, I was worried it was too late. I had sex during ovulation, so I was freaking out!!! Took the pill by the time I wasn’t fertile, so I was panicking that the egg had been fertilized. After a week of taking the pill, the side effects were HORRIBLE. I felt sick, dizzy, and so damn tired all the time. These side effects convince you that you’re pregnant. I took two pregnancy tests to put my mind at ease, which came back negative, but I still worried having had Google tell me I was pregnant. DON'T STRESS because it delays your period even more, and the internet just stresses you out. Had severe cramping in the lead-up to my period and got my period a day after expected. Does the job, but I prefer Levonelle (Plan B) that doesn’t have side effects, but you only take that in the first 3 days after sex, Ella you can take a bit later."

• Ale...
• February 23, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I took Ella One 3 days after having unprotected sex (1/10/18). Not sure if my partner finished inside me or not, so I took it just to be safe. (I’m 25, and I have never taken any birth control - ever!) I had never taken any E.C. before either, so I was very nervous b/c I didn’t know how my body would react to it! Hours after taking Ella, I felt so tired! The following day, I just wanted a nap after work! I was also moody. Fast forwarding to 2 weeks later: I had on-and-off cramps, lower back pain, a little dizziness, and very sore breasts... I took two pregnancy tests during this long waiting game; both were negative! At that point, I was frustrated and a bit worried despite the negative tests b/c the symptoms were always present, yet no period! Long story short, I got my period today at 4 am; I think about 20 days late (I honestly lost count!!"

• Kar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2024

For Emergency Contraception "I had UPS, and my partner accidentally didn’t pull out on time. I looked at my period calendar and panicked. It was the day of my ovulation. I read things online and saw that if you’re ovulating, you’re basically done for, as the pill only delays ovulation. I must have cried all night. The next day, I researched more and came here. I saw that some other girls took it close to their ovulation and it worked for them, so I thought I would give it a go. Now I suffer from severe anxiety and panic attacks, and medical anxiety pretty bad. I don’t take pills besides paracetamol, as I get panic attacks over side effects. But I told myself better this pill than a baby or an abortion. I was warned I might feel sick, I didn’t feel nauseous, just dizzy and shaking, but that was my anxiety. My period came 14 days later. The pill works. Give it a chance."