ella and Dizziness: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Luc...
• July 21, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took Ellaone approximately 18 hours after unprotected sex, nearing the end of my fertile window. At first, I didn't experience any side effects, however, after a few days, I began experiencing a constant dull ache in my lower abdomen. I then began to feel tired with occasional dizziness, then uncomfortable breast tenderness and swelling, which made my chest feel very heavy and painful. In the days before my period was due, I began to feel nauseous and found it difficult to digest anything without increased stomach pain. Nevertheless, my period arrived on day 32 (a huge relief)! It is hard to say what was caused by the pill and what was caused by stress - I usually get stomach pain from anxiousness, so I would say it was a combination of that and period pain. I would recommend this pill just to prevent some stress, but I have learned from my experience to always be much more careful, as the emotional stress combined with the intense hormones are never worth the strain on your body. Stay safe :)"

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 23, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took the pill just after the condom broke. The first day I was okay, the second day I was feeling tired and dizzy. At night, I went into the shower and fainted, probably due to my low blood pressure. The third day I couldn't even stand up, so I was unable to leave my bed and had to go to the hospital because I had no idea what was happening to me. Everything felt dizzy, and I had literally no energy to make my body stand still. I tried to go to sleep, and my body ached so much I was unable to, all this with spontaneous crying episodes and a terrible general pain in my whole body. This continued the fourth day, in which I still found it hard to stand up or even do any activity. Now it's the sixth day, and I'm finally feeling better. Never in my life did I imagine a pill could do this to me as I had all the rare side effects it can give you. It probably worked, but I will never forget the pain I suffered."

• Ann...
• April 4, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "Had unprotected intercourse on day 16 of my 28-day cycle. Took ella 2 days later. Experienced mild stomachache for about an hour after, a bit of dizziness but not much else. Period came 1 day late, with no other symptoms. Highly recommend it, had way less secondary effects than with levonelle, which made my period 4 days+ late and gave me horrible cramps. Good luck and don't stress too much!"

• Sab...
• May 25, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "The condom split, and we found out after he came inside me. I took the pill after 7 hours. I was freaking out reading a lot of comments from women who were saying that EllaOne works only before ovulation, but girls, the accident happened probably during the day of my ovulation (or the day straight after!), and IT WORKED FOR ME anyway. I had no side effects apart from a few cramps and a headache for the first 24 hours. The day BEFORE my period was supposed to come (12 days after the unprotected sex), I started to feel dizzy and tired, so I decided to take a blood test at the hospital to check if I was actually pregnant because I know that home pregnancy tests are not 100% reliable in the first weeks, and it turned out NEGATIVE! Such a relief! Now I'm waiting for my period to arrive. It's a little bit late, but of course, I'm not anxious at all. Don't worry, girls, EllaOne works!"

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took EllaOne 15 hours after having unprotected sex (condom breaking). I was due my period 2 days after taking EllaOne, and when it didn't come, I was very paranoid that I was pregnant as I am only 18. Three days after taking EllaOne, I started to experience some side effects of the pill. I felt very sick and dizzy, had bad headaches, diarrhea, bad cramps in my stomach, and was very gassy. I experienced most of these symptoms for the next 2 or 3 days, but then most of them went away. 3 days ago, I got my period, it was 5 days late, but I was expecting it to be later than normal. My period has been very bad the last 3 days: very bad stomach cramps and back pains, also very heavy flow for the last 3 days. Other than all that, I would recommend this pill as it did its job."

• Anonymous
• July 1, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I took Ellaone on the 29th of May (less than 24 hours after unprotected sex) and got my period 2 days later. I bled from the 31st of May until the 8th of June (9 days). During this time, the bleeding ranged from barely there to really heavy, and I mainly experienced intense stomach cramps during the night, especially when I lay on my tummy (I usually don’t have any cramps, so this was a horrible experience, to say the least). My next period was due on the 23rd of June but didn’t arrive until the 31st. I took a pregnancy test at that point, but it came back negative. On finally starting my period, I felt really dizzy and slept for 2 days prior to bleeding. Other than the initial 9 days of bleeding and cramps, there were no other side effects, and the pill worked."

• San...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "Took Ella 3 hours after the condom broke. Was really worried as there were no symptoms and side effects after. Only felt like vomiting, bloated, and dizzy one day after the period was due. Period finally came 9 days after it was due. It works!"

• Fox...
• October 1, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "On Sept 14, we used a condom and he came. We showered, then we changed and lied on his bed. After 20 minutes, we began once again having sex, but he put it in unprotected for about 15-20 seconds before he put on a condom again. He didn’t finish inside me, but he had finished less than 30 minutes prior, so I was worried that semen would be around. I was scared, but I didn’t retake Plan B because I had taken it last month. I went to PP and I got BC, and they asked if I wanted EC. It had been 5 days since the unprotected sex, they told me I needed to get Ella. I took it, and 2 days later I had light spotting, which turned into a period with darkish blood and some clots. It was shorter than my normal period (4 days instead of 7). I was super moody and emotional, and then it’s been about a week and a half since I took it and I’m feeling depressed, my head hurts sometimes and I feel dizzy.... I will try to be back and update :/"

• Dru...
• February 20, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "After getting pregnant on the other morning-after pill, I have become quite skeptical of these things, so I was completely convinced that I was pregnant. The boyfriend and I got carried away, and he came inside me on day 12 of my cycle. I took Ella 11 hours after and felt dizzy for about a week after that (convinced I was pregnant). My period arrived on day 28 as usual, no pains, and not heavy. Definitely going back on the pill, though, because that was two weeks of agony that I am NOT willing to go through again."

• Ver...
• November 14, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "Well, the Ella tablet worked for me, but that’s pretty much the only reason why I’m giving it any stars. The side effects were horrible. Absolutely horrible. I felt fine the first day I took it, but days 2-5 were a mess. I believe it has such horrible side effects because it is comprised of the same chemical structure as the abortion pill, it just acts on your ovaries instead of the endometrium. My ovaries hurt. I felt a pulling sensation on my uterus the entire time, which made it extremely hard to sleep. I got all of the same symptoms that I did when I was pregnant last year: fatigue, nausea, aversion to smells, loss of appetite, sore boobs, very painful uterus, numbness in legs and feet, dizziness. I also kept missing turns and exits while driving, which I never do-especially in my own town. I felt like I was dying with the flu the whole time the medication was active in my system, and then suddenly, at 2 a.m. on day 6, all of my symptoms spontaneously ended in an instant. It was really strange. But I have a giant ovarian cyst now along with my period. I’m never taking this medication again. I have taken Plan B in the past with no issues."

• swe...
• February 20, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "Ella was really the only option for me (overweight and wouldn't have been able to get Plan B soon enough and didn't have BC pills yet), and I did have unprotected sex before finally putting a condom on. I took it three days after, and about two hours after, I was dizzy like I have never been before. Thankfully, it lasted for about 2-3 hours. My period came on time, but there was some spotting (barely) before, and the cramps, oh God, were they terrible. I was curled up on the kitchen floor at one point trying to make toast (I usually have bad cramps, just made them about two times as bad as normal). My roommate had a similar experience with Plan B making cramps worse. So from my experience, Ella works. Got my period on time, just more intense cramps."

• Pup...
• April 30, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "My experience with Ella was a little intense. The night I took it, my whole body ached, along with massive back-and-forth headaches, dizziness, extreme tiredness, and tummy aches. The next day, my stomach and head hurt all day. And I was still extremely tired. These effects may not sound the greatest, but it sure can be worth it. I started my period a week later."

• lot...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 22, 2024

For Emergency Contraception "I had UPS on the 17th May and took Ella on the 18th. At this time, my period had only ended a few days ago so I probably wasn’t very fertile but took Ella just to be safe. I didn’t experience any side effects after taking Ella until around the day of my expected period (10th June). I had cramps, back pain, sore breasts, and sometimes felt dizzy and fatigued. I also felt nauseous at times and lost my appetite (although this could be down to my anxiety). Days went past and these side effects continued but no blood came. On day 11 of my period being late, I started spotting which only panicked me more as I don’t usually spot before my period and it’s a sign of early pregnancy. Finally, on day 12 of my period being late - 22nd June - (the day I was going to take a pregnancy test), I woke up and I got my period, more painful and heavier than usual. Overall, my period was 12 days late (day 42 of my cycle). Ella worked for me but came with a lot of stress!! I will be more careful in the future."

• Ala...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I'm 42 and had UPS (he finished in me) on day 12 of a 28-day cycle, so definitely within my ovulation zone. Took Ellaone 36 hours later. The next day I felt some slight dizziness and some mild waves of nausea that passed quickly. Those symptoms lasted about 24 hours. Ever since I took it, I've had mild cramping, off and on, all day, every day. Sometimes the cramps were really sharp. Breasts got really heavy and sore, so I started freaking out. My period arrived today, one day early. I can tell it will be heavy, but I'm glad it's here. It worked for me. My side effects were mild."

• Jes...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 19, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "So I had earlier written about my experience from the name Jess1111 on 2019-07-12, as I had taken the pill after two hours of protected sex, but the condom slipped and he came in me. But I got my period after two days, as I was already late on my expected period. I had intense cramps and back pain, and felt dizzy and nauseous and yucky for all five days of my period. I have had an extremely heavy flow too and finished my period still having pain in my lower abdomen and feeling dizzy. Girls, this pill is the backup plan for such horrible accidents, but it hurt like anything too."

• PLE...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 31, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "Wow, you people have no idea what I went through with this pill. I had a condom breakage with my boyfriend, and he fully came inside me. This was one to two days before my ovulation, according to my app. I didn’t know if I had ovulated since I couldn’t remember if my cervical fluid was clear and stringy, and there was a chance the app was wrong since it’s just an estimation. I took this pill literally an hour after I had unprotected sex, and the week after taking this pill was hell. I was nauseous, dizzy, sore boobs, very sore nipples. I was so scared that I was pregnant. Also, I was literally in Spain on vacation, having to deal with this. I took three pregnancy tests after getting back from my trip two weeks after the incident, and they all came back negative. But now my period was extremely late for my usual regular cycle. I once again freaked out, but ladies, I have gotten my period today, and I am so happy. TRUST THE PILL!!"

• Mim...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 8, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I had sex with my partner on day 10 of my 28-day cycle. I cannot take any contraception, so my doctor prescribed Ella pills for me to have at home if ever a condom broke, which was my case. It has now been 4 days since I took the pill, and I have been experiencing extreme dizziness and major stomach pain. I have never had these effects in the past on Ella, but this time I feel horrible. I cannot sleep, although I feel very fatigued. I had previously gotten pregnant on Plan B, but (knock on wood) it hasn't happened on Ella. I am not sure to what extent this severe stomach pain is considered normal, hopefully, it stops soon, or I will have to seek medical advice. I would like to thank the women who took the time to share their experiences."

• cal...
• December 10, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "Had unprotected sex on Dec 6, took Ella within 36 hours. Had slight dizziness the day I took it. Took it on a full stomach and made sure I ate a little something every two hours. Stayed hydrated. I also took Dramamine for the dizziness. Today, day two, I only have a slight belly ache. Much better than Plan B, which tricks your body into thinking it is pregnant and got all pregnancy symptoms. I would say Ella worked for me!"

• Max...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 21, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I had just started a new pill on Tuesday, stopped on Sunday due to hormone problems. So on Saturday morning, we used a condom, which came off. I took Ella about 50 hours later on Monday. Tuesday, I started to bleed slightly. My period isn't due for 13/14 days. The bleeding got heavier over the coming days with a few tiny clots. I was dizzy a few times and very tired with a few cramps. The bleeding was my main side effect. I still have to wait to see if it has worked as my period isn't due yet."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I was reading all the reviews and can relate to all the symptoms of feeling pregnant: sore breasts, cramping, dizziness, etc. I thought this was just part of the pill working. I took the pill on the 16th of Sep, 36 hrs after intercourse. I was due to ovulate 2 days after. I’m 12 days late, and unfortunately, I’ve just found out I’m pregnant. I’m in so much shock, never thought I would be pregnant :("

• Mee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "Worked for me indeed, but it definitely made my whole month feel insane. I had terrible PMS symptoms that seemed to get worse around the timing of the period. It got quite crazy and depressive in the sense that the paranoia is amplified as well as the rest of the symptoms that come with it - anxiety, fatigue, random nausea and dizziness, irritability, cramps, bloating, headaches. Yes, you will feel it until you get your period, that's the only downside to this pill, but it has my trust, it works if you use it within the right time frame. During that time, ensure you drink heaps of water, get loads of love and support and giggles from your friends, exercise PLEASE as it curbs so many of the side effects that you will get. Most of all, stay safe."

• Anonymous
• February 3, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I took ella on the 19/01 after UPS and had no idea when I was ovulating. My last period had started on the 01/01, so I was very stressed about the whole thing, took ella within 1 hour of UPS. About an hour later, I felt dizzy and my eyesight went blurry. This is a side effect of the pill, so I didn't stress too much. I got to my predicted period date and didn't get anything. Finally, 4 days later, after a lot of stress and feeling sick, my period came. The pill works, try not to stress too much!"

• Mis...
• March 4, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex twice in one week. I wanted to be sure that everything was fine. I went to the sexual health clinic. I was 7 days late because I was supposed to take ella one with 5 days. They said within 3 hours if I vomit, I would need to go to the pharmacy and buy ellaone. Luckily, I didn't vomit within 3 hours, but the next day I felt like I was about to vomit, even though I didn't, felt dizzy, tired within 1 week that I just wanted to sleep, and my lower body was killing me. I couldn't even sleep. I felt like this may be a pregnancy sign. Today I just took a pregnancy test, and all signs were negative. I will still take another test two weeks again to make sure I'm correct. Also, it can delay your period, I was supposed to have my period 3 days ago because I could feel pain-not cramps, but that same pain when my period is about to start. The annoying part was no period has come out yet. So it will take maybe a couple of days or another week to get my period back on track again."

• Jan...
• July 11, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I took EllaOne in Germany on the 3rd day after unprotected sex. In the pharmacy, they mentioned that I could have side effects and this pill could affect my period. I had just one side effect, which was dizziness. When I got back home from Germany, I was waiting for my period, it was expected on the 5th of July, however, it didn't come until 5 days later! You can't imagine how nervous I was, I had read all the reviews about this pill, and I was trying to remember each word the pharmacies told me. I was thinking just about my period and why it didn't start. I was afraid of doing a pregnancy test, so I waited till the last minute. I did two tests right before my period started, both were negative, so it made me feel much less nervous. My advice to you girls: never forget to have protected sex and do not delay with a pregnancy test. You would feel less stressed, and you would not need to think every second about whether the pill works or not. I am happy that this super nervous period has ended and I can live a normal life now."

• Lan...
• September 4, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Guys, I don't know about you, but this pill messed me up completely. I had unprotected sex on the 16th of Aug (16 days after my period started), took EllaOne for the first time in my life on the 17th. On the 18th, I started getting cramps in my lower abdomen, and my period started. Or at least I thought it was my period - it lasted me 7 days as it normally does, I had pains and all. After this ended, I started getting an ovulation-like discharge, stretchy, etc., and again pain in my lower abdomen. This pain got worse and worse, thinking that my period would come again. Today, after 2 weeks and a half of taking the pill, the pain is terrible, as well as in my lower back (I am thinking that I am getting my period again?). I even went to the hospital, they couldn't see anything wrong with my vagina. I have been extremely tired in the past week and a half like never in my life, today I wanted to call in sick at work. I also started being very dizzy for the past 3 days and nauseous."