ella and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 2)

• 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!"

• Lor...
• July 30, 2015

For Emergency Contraception "Works like a charm. Made a mistake during peak fertile time, took ella 36 hours later. No cramping, mild nausea. Period started a week early. I weigh 220 lbs, so Plan B would not be an option. Recommended."

• txc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 7, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "If any of you are like me, you've been reading and re-reading these posts for a sense of relief and hope. Since discovering this page, I've read each post daily trying to find someone similar to me. I had unprotected sex on November 13 and took Ella on November 15. Because of my BMI being over 30, I knew that Plan B wasn't an option, and I did not want to take any chances. Since taking Ella, I have felt every pregnancy symptom - breast fullness and soreness, fatigue, nausea, a weird cramping in my pelvic area, and the need to pee more often. I'd gotten to the point where I'd basically accepted that I was pregnant and was considering my options. My periods are very regular, and after 3 days of cramping, it began today as normal. It has been heavier than usual for day 1, but I have never been so happy to see it."

• Rac...
• July 17, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "So my experience with Ella wasn't the best, but I'll tell you right now it worked, so if you're thinking about taking it, just do, it's still worth it!! My period ended on a Wednesday, and I had unprotected sex on Saturday, and since I wasn't on any birth control for over a year, I thought I would be better safe than sorry and took Ella on Sunday morning. The 1st week I just felt a little light-headed and tired, 2nd week I started to get some weird stabbing pain on my left side, 3rd week my breasts were painfully sore and doubled in size, and I started to bloat (it looked like I was already 3 months pregnant), and all my lower stomach hurt. I was gassy, and the stabbing pain continued, but by now it was spreading also to the right side. By this time, I was also feeling nauseous from all the anxiety. After two negative pregnancy tests, my period finally arrived a week late!!! So please don't freak out like I did and just be patient, the pill does its job, but it will mess up your body. Good luck!"

• Dey...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I took an ella one pill after having unprotected sex, 12 hours after. After only 1 week, I started experiencing headaches, which I never have, bloating, nausea, back pains, sore breasts. I was sweating during the night and couldn’t sleep properly. These symptoms were ongoing for 3 weeks already. I took pregnancy tests, all negative, but my body was acting very weird. I felt I was about to get my period, but it wouldn't come. It was 2 weeks late! So I think I had all the side effects of this medication. It does work, so do not stress about a late period, it does happen!"

• 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!"

• Can...
• August 14, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I have experienced EllaOne twice already, and it works for me. I have taken another brand before EllaOne and it made me bleed about a week after taking the pill, and EllaOne didn't, so the first time I took the pill I was freaking out, but it did work and I got my period on time. The last time I took EllaOne I was at the peak of days of my ovulation (according to my cycle app), and the condom slipped. He didn't come, but I was afraid about the pre-cum, so I took the pill about 3 hours after sex. This time I found clear, stretchy discharge a week after taking the pill, breakouts, nausea, and didn't get my period on time. There's a lot of white discharge and mild cramping for a few days. At that point, I started googling things, and they said I'm pregnant. Right before I buy the pregnancy test, I felt the cramp and finally got my period 7 DAYS LATE."

• nic...
• May 12, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I have NEVER written a review, but I felt like I needed to. The condom broke, and I was prescribed Ella the next day as an emergency pill. I took a pregnancy test when my period was 16 days overdue - it was negative & got my period that night. This pill WILL mess up your ENTIRE BODY. My breasts have been sore for 3 weeks. Usually, my breasts hurt for 5-7 days, but it stops when my period starts. Acne! I RARELY break out except before my period. I've been breaking out over my brows. No amount of spot treatment is helping. My cheeks look discolored. My chin has painful pimples. This never happened with the non-prescription. Since I took the pill, I'm feeling nausea, fatigue, and BAD cramps. My period has been so heavy I've had to change super tampons every 2 hours. It has also affected my mood (snappy, sad, depressed). You WILL think you're pregnant. I definitely thought I was. So overall with Ella, the job got done - I'm not pregnant. But if you can, you should 100% go with the non-prescription version so you don't go through this."

• Jan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I will share my experience here since it was here where I found more relief while I was waiting for my period to come after taking Ella. It was scary and with a lot of side effects, but it worked. First, I had unprotected sex and, unfortunately, a very unwise mistake, he came inside, so I took Ella as soon as I could the next day. It started with a lot of nausea and pain where the ovaries are located. The cramps were terrible and the emotions were all over the place. It lasted around one week, and after that, it faded away. Probably because I was in my fertile window, I don't know. I had to wait a bit for my period to come. It was late for around 5 days, but it came, and it was normal as I remember. EllaOne worked, and I couldn't be happier about it. It is a very strong contraceptive option with very bad side effects (in my case), but it worked. So try not to worry so much. Hope what happened to me will give you a bit more peace in that frustrating phase."

• Voa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 30, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took the Ella pill when a condom broke. Got the normal symptoms at the start (headache, fatigue, nausea, etc.), then as the weeks progressed, I got cystic acne, anxiety, insomnia, and then when my period was due, it just never came. Convinced myself I was pregnant, took at least seven tests, and my period ended up coming 21 days late!!! The pill definitely works, but it seriously screws with your body. I’ve NEVER had a late period, so just give it time!!"

• 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."

• Kat...
• June 4, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I am very grateful for the reviews here, 'cause they helped me when I needed to use this contraceptive pill, and I vouched I would write my own experience after I used it. So here we go. I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend around 2 days after my ovulation. The thing is, my cycle is very irregular, so it's always unsure when my ovulation really is. He did not finish in me, but I am extremely paranoid. The first 2-3 days I wasn't thinking much of it, but a panic attack struck me on the 4th day, so I just had to get the pill for my own well-being, lol. I started having really bad headaches, and sometimes I was even nauseous, so I was extremely scared that I might have actually been pregnant. My period was late for 2 weeks. The night before I decided to take a pregnancy test, I had the worst nausea of my life, I threw up like 5 times. The next day my pregnancy test came back negative, and 1 hour later I got my period, lol. But after that cycle, for 2 months my periods came very late. But it worked..."

• Lov...
• August 16, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Well, when I was feeling sad and anxious, I was doing some research and came on this review site, and I saw the comments, and they really helped me, so I’m leaving mine. So, I had my encounter on July 29th when I got with my ex, and it didn’t end well. Needless to say, I ended up taking ellaOne 24 hours after the encounter. That same day, I felt fine after I took it. Two weeks later, I started getting bad headaches and feeling nauseous, and I had mood swings. A couple of days after the second week, I felt better. Today, August 16th, I decided to get two pregnancy tests. They came back negative, confirming I’m not pregnant. Although I still haven’t had my period yet. I’m happy to know I’m not pregnant. My period is now 4 days late, and it’s been 18 days since I’ve taken ellaOne. I feel better again, I still haven’t received my period yet."

• Izz...
• July 27, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "The fact that Ella is fairly new on the market makes these reviews so valuable, especially for people with severe anxiety like myself! Thank you, everyone :-) I took EllaOne twice in the space of twelve days. Not advised and not smart of me, but two separate accidents meant I had to. I honestly thought it would be a miracle if both, if even one, had worked, but 6 weeks (and 12 pregnancy tests) later, my period has come, and I am overwhelmed with relief. I have to agree with a lot of others here and say that you *will* feel pregnant the weeks after taking it. I have no idea what it’s done to my insides, but I felt faint, nauseous, could swear that I was putting on weight... If you’re in the UK, I recommend buying pregnancy test strips in bulk, so you can do one every morning in the lead-up to your due period. Where I bought from, they delivered the next day. Best of luck, everyone, and take care!"

• ER1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took EllaOne twice in one cycle - approximately 3.5 weeks apart. The first was due to a missed pill, and the second out of paranoia. The first pill caused very tender breasts, nausea, and just genuinely feeling unwell. I took a pregnancy test to check (2 days late for my period), and it was negative. The second pill was then taken, approximately just over three weeks after the first. My period in total was 5 days late. So EllaOne did work. However, it did give some scary pregnancy symptoms, which is why I haven’t rated it 10/10."

• sla...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 6, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I took this 2 days after having had unprotected sex while I was ovulating, and it has clearly worked, as since then I have gotten my period. Only thing is, it caused quite bad headaches and nausea on the day I took it, and now I'm on my period, which has been for much longer than usual and is making me emotionally crazy, like everything is making me cry. But I'd rather have a headache and be emotionally fragile than have a baby - you got me."

• Uni...
• June 21, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "I'm writing this because, like you, I was worried out of my mind after unprotected sex. I took Ella 2 hours after, and I was a little nauseous for the next day, I also experienced cramping for a day. After I took it, I felt fine and had no bleeding. About 2 weeks after I took it, I got my period (yay!), but it was one week late. So don't stress too much because it WILL come!"

• dew...
• August 9, 2024

For Emergency Contraception "I had ups on cycle day 10 and took the pill 8 hours afterward. I felt nauseous that day and started experiencing extreme mood swings by CD15. I had the tiniest bit of spotting on CD21 around predicted ovulation, after which I got heavy abdominal pain (mostly one-sided) CD24-31, making me assume the worst. After it stopped, I had bloating until CD38 when I got my period, only 3 days later than predicted. It had more clots and strings and lasted a day longer than usual. Abdominal pain stopped two days after my period ended. Tips: Ladies, please take a PT two weeks after the incident to ease your anxiety and please stop going through online forums! PTs are definite 3 weeks onwards. Track your period. Ask friends for support and their experiences - you're not alone, dear. Go to a doctor if you are too anxious. Irregular period patterns are normal after the pill. I know you are distressed but trust me (and other amazing women here), if you took it ASAP and prior to ovulation you are good."

• 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."

• Ana...
• September 3, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Ok, so I had to take Ellaone twice in the span of two weeks. After I took the second pill (during my fertility window), I started feeling a bit queasy and spotting, and it didn't stop for approximately 4 days. Then, when my period was supposed to arrive and it didn't, I started to worry. The leaflet says if you're 7 days late, you should take a pregnancy test, so I took one and it came out negative, but I was still worried since another week had gone past, and my period was nowhere to be found. Long story short, 17 days and 3 negative pregnancy tests later, the crimson tide has finally arrived! If you are really late and getting scared and worried, definitely take a pregnancy test, and it might also be worth going to the doctor!"

• Col...
• October 21, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Reading the reviews and experiences on here helped me tremendously! I got the Nexplanon on September 30th (you are supposed to wait 7 days for the implant to take effect). That night, things got heated and unprotected intercourse happened. This was the day before my ovulation, and I freaked out. I took Ella 48ish hours after intercourse and crossed my fingers. I got every symptom that anyone could ever imagine: sore breasts, nausea, fatigue, cramps - you name it. I had convinced myself that I was pregnant. On October 19th, I had some spotting. I was supposed to get my period on the 17th, so I was freaking. I took a test on the 20th and had convinced myself there was a faint line, and I was in full panic mode. The next day, my period shows up. A few days late, moderate bleeding, and a little cramping, but she's here. It doesn't matter if you're close to ovulation day and recently on birth control; it will work. Don't stress too much and just wait it out."

• 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!"

• 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!"

• 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."