ella and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Tir...
• April 14, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "So I just want to share my experience to maybe help out someone in a similar situation. I had unprotected sex about a month ago (yes, I know not very clever), but it happened, and my partner forgot to pull out. Anyways, I took Ella, around 56 hours after. I didn’t have many symptoms, I was just more tired, if anything. My period was supposed to come on the 8th, but instead it came today on the 14th. I was stressing out so much, I was sure I was pregnant. I thought I had most of the symptoms, even felt nauseous on some mornings, and my late period wasn’t helping. I took 2 pregnancy tests that week, and both came out negative, so I’m just glad that my period is finally here. Try not to worry, the pill did its job, but it does mess up your cycle, which is why my rating isn’t very high. Definitely going back on BC after this."

• Ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 10, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I took Ella once as I had unprotected sex around the time of ovulation. I experienced nausea, very slight spotting, and some cramps up to a week after taking it, but the worst side effect was the anxiety. I thought I was losing my mind. I see another girl below commented about the same. I suffer from anxiety already, but this was something I had never experienced before and was quite scary. Otherwise, my period was late, 14 days late exactly, but I had tested negative from the first day my cycle was due. So yes, the pill works and is very effective, but be aware of the side effects and don’t worry about a late period. My doctor actually told me to forget about my period for a while because Ella has such strong hormones it can mess up your cycle, so don’t worry, ladies. Once you get the negative test, you're clear."

• Pam...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 13, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Am currently reading the reviews, but am hell stressed up because I think I am pregnant. I took Ella 2 days after unprotected sex, and I am currently spotting, having nausea, headache, mood swings, plus I am even imagining I can feel the baby turning in my tummy ('sounds silly'). I have all the side effects of a pregnant woman, and I am wishing I never had sex. Anyway, this site gives me hope of waiting, hope I won't be failed."

• Nat...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 9, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I took Ella One earlier this year, 2 days after me and my partner's slip-up. I had recently gotten off birth control, so I was completely unprotected. I got the pill at Planned Parenthood and wasn't prepared for the side effects. I had only had to take an emergency contraceptive once before, 5+ years ago, and I didn't really remember how I felt after. This pill made me slightly nauseous a few days later, and it delayed my period for over a month. I really thought I was pregnant because it was giving me headaches too. I'm usually not very sensitive to medication, so I assumed it was pregnancy. Luckily, I took a few tests and it was negative. This pill works, but remember your cycle will suffer. Don't assume the worst. Yeah, side effects suck, but it's temporary. I'd rather deal with some discomfort than a baby."

• Dan...
• November 2, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I was able to take Ella within a few hours of unprotected sex. I had a migraine for a few days, but otherwise I was fine. Leading up to the end of my cycle, I began feeling nauseous all the time, my breasts were very heavy/full, and I had slight cramping. My period didn't arrive on time, and after five days, I began to worry that Ella had failed. At seven days late, I tested, which was negative. I was advised by a pharmacist to take another test in seven days if my period had not arrived by then. I did this and had a second negative test. Now, sixteen days after the date my period was due, I have FINALLY come on, although it is much heavier and painful. Thankfully, Ella worked, so 10/10 for that. But for the additional worry, the extreme lateness of my period, and feeling out of sorts, it's 5/10. I have taken different brands of ECP occasionally in the past, and they have never affected my cycle like Ella did. The main thing is that it did the job - just be aware that it can change your cycle."

• The...
• November 30, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I know what it’s like to be on these sites daily trying to measure up your experiences with everyone else’s. I’ll share my story. On 11/10, which was two days before my estimated ovulation, I had unprotected sex. He finished inside me. I went to the store within the next hour to take a Plan B pill. You would think I would have learned my lesson. The next day, we had sex again. This time he let out a huge load. I ordered an Ella pill online. I took the pill the day after my ovulation day. I took the pill on 11/13. Days after I took it, I began to feel pregnancy symptoms. My boobs were swollen, nauseous, and lightheaded. I mean, I really felt pregnant. I took so many pregnancy tests, it’s embarrassing. I was spotting pink in between too. My period was due to come on 11/27. That entire week I spotted pink. Nothing else. Test after test, it was negative. I even went to get a blood test. Three days later, my period came. Best of luck. PS: No more unprotected sex!"

• M19...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I thought I would never come on my period as I took this pill nearly 3 days after unprotected sex! But I finally came on my period, and boy, am I glad... I had all sorts of pregnancy symptoms, such as sore boobs (extremely!), nausea, tiredness... but this pill does work, so just give it time!"

• Lov...
• May 8, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I’ve used this product before, 5 months ago actually (for the first time). The first time I took it, my period came a couple of days early, and the flow was heavier than usual. It then took two months for my period to get regulated (it kept coming a week early). Fast forward 4 months, I took it again. I thought it wouldn’t be effective since this was my second time taking it after unprotected sex, and I was also on my fertile days. Nonetheless, I took it (81.5 hours after unprotected sex). Thankfully, my period came a couple of days ago, it was 13 days late. I’m quite paranoid and took a total of 6 pregnancy tests, all of which came back negative. As for side effects, I did have cramps and felt nauseous but wasn’t sick. I kept thinking they were pregnancy symptoms (was probably on my 4th pregnancy test at this point). Anyway, it’s safe to say it worked for me both times. I hope it works for all my fellow lady friends out there! Stay safe x"

• Nev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 28, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I will share my experience of EllaOne. I took it the start of April after one night where we didn’t use protection, the only time it’s ever happened in our three-year relationship! We went the next day to purchase EllaOne, which I was told was highly effective. My next period never arrived, but this was not unusual as my periods are irregular anyway. I read lots of reviews online which stated that this was normal and many people had weird pregnancy symptoms... so when I started getting these symptoms I was not concerned at all! Fast forward two months with no period and increasing nausea, and I find out I’m nine weeks pregnant!! So this ties in with that incident which means the EllaOne has failed. I’m very shocked as I took it as prescribed, and I’m in my mid-30s, so I thought I wouldn’t be that fertile. I wonder how many other women this has happened to... I’m ten weeks pregnant now and fortunately my baby seems healthy so far despite taking this medication."

• rel...
• June 14, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Ella worked for me! I was in Greece and we didn’t have condoms (stupid drunk mistake). He pulled out, but I went and got EllaOne about 1-2 hours after sex. I felt nauseous and tired the rest of the day. Then the side effects started coming - for the next three weeks I experienced a mix of: extreme bloating, dry mouth, hot flushes, insomnia, fatigue, had no appetite, discharge was going crazy, my uterus felt tight/heavy, headaches, I bled for three days (thought this was implantation), tingly breasts, congested, I even had a bloody nose at one point. On top of it all, the mood swings and the anxiety I had were so bad it was ridiculous. I already experienced some anxiety, but this put me through the roof. Finally, yesterday, June 13, I got my period. It started out really dark, but has turned into a normal (slightly heavier) flow. These reviews and taking tons of pregnancy tests helped me get through this! I was absolutely convinced I was pregnant, but Ella messes you up."

• 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."

• Tan...
• July 22, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I’m leaving this review here to help others because I was absolutely terrified I was pregnant for three weeks! I took Ella one after a stupid mistake a week after my period started. At first, I didn’t think too much about it, but the second week, oh my gosh, I think I got every pregnancy symptom under the sun. My breasts hurt so much, nothing like it, I had constant abdominal pains, I felt nauseous, I was so anxious. The breast pain died down after a week, but my breasts were still aching and felt heavy, and I thought that’s it, I’m pregnant. I was a mess, and I didn’t know what to do with myself. The reviews here really helped me, so I’m leaving this review to say even though I convinced myself I was pregnant, my period came right on time. Please try not to worry, the pill is very effective, but I really don’t ever want to take it again! Three weeks of intense stress."

• Anonymous
• March 8, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I had protected sex on Feb 23rd, but the condom slipped off after, and I felt like some baby-making stuff had gotten on the entrance of my lady parts. I started panicking as my prescription for BC had recently expired, and I had not taken it during that month, plus I had sex in prime ovulation time. I spent the next morning pleading with the doctor to prescribe me Ella since I am 5'5" and 220 lbs, and this pill has been found to be more effective with people who are overweight (I have gotten pregnant with Plan B in the past). I took Ella almost 12 hours after sex and hoped for the best. I didn’t experience any symptoms at first, with the exception of some mild cramping, but after 6-7 days, my breasts became tender and sore, I had nausea, and some lower back pain. I started to seriously worry that I was pregnant. After all that worrying, however, my period finally came today, 3 days before it was due! Hang in there, ladies! This pill worked for me, and hopefully it will work for you too."

• Blo...
• January 15, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "My last period was Dec 19th, and that put my ovulation right along with the new year. I've been using the pull-out method, but over New Year's, I had several nights of unprotected encounters. I was able to get Ella on Monday. I was scared that I had passed the time frame for Ella to work. My period due date was January 16th. I thought I was pregnant for sure! My breasts were really full and tender, I was a little nauseous, and I was salivating like I did when I was pregnant with my last 2 kids. The other experiences said don't stress, but they had all been in the 24-36 hour time frame. I was trying to decide when I should start thinking about getting a pregnancy test; I was sure I had missed the opportunity with Ella. I was stressing a lot! But yesterday, the 14th, 2 days before I was due to have my period; I started! Thank you, Ella!! It's true what they say, try not to stress about the symptoms you are having. It will work! Try to relax and let Ella do its job! I'm so glad I used it!"

• Ell...
• January 25, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex on 1/9/21. I took “Take Action” (generic emergency contraception) the next day. I was reading about Take Action, and it said that it would not work for anyone that is more than 165 lbs. So I went to get a prescription for Ella because Ella will work for someone who weighs more than that. I took it on the morning of 1/12/21. I’m not sure if it was from taking both emergency contraceptives, but I was very, very nauseous. I would eat and then throw up. Any smell would just make me so sick. Also, my boobs were extremely sore. I was afraid that both ECs may have failed. I was very stressed. I took a pregnancy test just to ease my mind, and it was negative. I was due for my period on 1/26/21, and I got it today. One day early! Thank goodness for Ella! It worked!! Anyone stressing about this, you will be okay!!"

• kay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I'm back again to share my positive experience with Ella. I have taken the pill before, and it has worked for me. My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex, and he wasn't sure if he came in me or not. We used the withdrawal method. I felt so nervous and anxious and went to the doctor's to get EllaOne prescribed. My period occurs in the last week of the month to the first week of the next month. My last period was on the 22nd of January, and my period came earlier this month on the 15th of February, a few days early. I also experienced nausea for 3 hours after taking the pill, as well as on-and-off nausea the next few days. I highly recommend getting anti-nausea pills (mine contained ginger) to ease the nausea and to always have a snack around so your stomach won't be empty."

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

For Emergency Contraception "Took this pill on the 23rd Dec, approx 1 hr after sex. Was in my ovulation period, so have been so worried. Genuinely thought I was pregnant. Had no symptoms after taking the pill, but 2 weeks later had cramping, headaches, breast tenderness, bloating, nausea every morning (now I think this was because I was worrying so much), done 3 tests and negative. PLEASE try not to worry as this can delay period even more, just keep reading these reviews and take tests to ease your mind! My period has come 5 days late, this pill works, just try to stay calm xx."

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I wanted to share my experience, hopefully, it could help. So I took Ella 4 days after I had unprotected sex and 2 days after my ovulation. On the first night, nothing really happened, but a day later, I felt very hormonal, moody, breast tenderness, nausea-almost every symptom of pregnancy. On the second day, I started to have a very strong headache, altogether, it was really heavy, and I felt not in control of my body. On the third day, I got my period, so it does work, which makes me really happy, but the side effects are not easy."

• aaa...
• June 5, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "It's the first time taking EllaOne. We didn't have condoms, and we used the pull-out method, so I took Ella one the next morning (12 hours after). I was on my fertile days, a couple of days before ovulation. Girls, I understand the temptation and everything, but do not make the same mistake and use condoms or whatever to avoid stress. I had all the pregnancy symptoms after one week. I was tired all the time, sleeping a lot, my boobs were so tender and got a size bigger, I was getting sick in the mornings sometimes, I got cramps, vaginal discharges were not normal, mood swings, EVERYTHING. I was convinced I was pregnant, and I was freaking out. It was the longest three weeks of my life. The reviews here calmed me down a little bit. Today I got my period, one day early. So it worked for me, but the stress was unbearable. Don't worry, girls, if you are having pregnancy symptoms, I guess it's how the pill works."

• 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."

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 17, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I took Ella one 42 hours after having unprotected sex with my boyfriend, and have heard Ella is still very effective. I have also taken levonelle before, around 6 months prior to this mishap, and everything was fine with that, no nasty side effects, in fact none at all. But Ella one is a different story. I have felt very ill for about a week after taking it! Day one after taking it, I started bleeding, which lasted for only four days, this wasn't a problem, but the pill has made me feel so weak still to this day. My whole body aches, I have had constant severe floods of nausea, and I'm constantly tired, and my belly has been cramping as hell. I do regret taking the pill after the way I feel, and wish I had gotten levonelle in the time frame needed."

• Deb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "So I took the ella pill 4 days after unprotected sex. I don’t think anything dripped in me, so I really didn’t worry about it until he told me to take the pill just to be safe. After that, I got kind of nervous, so I took a pregnancy test just to calm my anxiety. It came out negative, so I think the pill did work. I felt a little nauseous a few days after taking it, and I've been super tired all the time. Other than that, I give this pill a thumbs up."

• Not...
• February 16, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I wanted to share my experience because having a pregnancy scare is such a horrible time. I spent so many hours online trying to find a forum that I could relate to and give me some confidence about my situation. I had unprotected sex, which was foolish in itself, and then later realized that I had it on my predicted day of ovulation. Cue panic. Got ellaone about twelve hours later, it was pricey (35 euro) but I was desperate and had major anxiety about the whole thing. The side effects became apparent almost immediately for me, and they weren’t fun. I had nausea, extreme fatigue, back pain, cramps, bloating, the lot. These lasted for about four days. I hadn’t felt sick like I had on ellaone for a long time, but fast forward two weeks, and it has all been worth it. My period came today, late by four days, but it’s here, and I have such relief. Ellaone will compromise your cycle, and I think this period is worse than my more recent ones, but ellaone has got your back."

• Sia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex, and the guy wasn't able to pull out in time. I had just gotten off the pill the month before, and I was very fertile/ovulating at this time. I took Ella within the 24-hour window and experienced nausea and headaches in the first 2 hours, then on and off within the next 5 days. I was quite paranoid because I also caught a cold (I rarely get sick) within 2 days, and for some, a weaker immune system may be experienced when the egg first gets embedded. I was experiencing some diarrhea, but looking back, this may be due more to built-up anxiety. My period arrived just 3 days late. Sharing this experience for those of you who might be worrying. Ella works, just remain calm, and next time, use a condom!"

• It ...
• September 7, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "Don’t worry about the pill not working. I used it as EC after unprotected sex in my ovulation week, and I didn’t know if any precum got into me. I’m real paranoid, so I was worried, but my period came today on time, and I’m super happy. Symptoms from the pill were like nausea and cramps. I was sleepy too, but not too much really. If you’re overthinking, don’t! Just go get it when you can. And I love you guys, please take care of your mental health."