ella and Nausea: What Users Say (Page 4)

• Mys...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 17, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I hope my review can help someone out there! The condom slipped one week before my period due date. I took EllaOne on the second day after the incident and experienced slight nausea on the first day, and the days onward had very thick white CM, which is normal when you take EllaOne. My advice is don’t Google too much because the signs of early pregnancy and EllaOne’s side effects are quite similar! Please don’t spend too much time thinking about whether it worked or not because it will not help you, so please try to stay calm because stress will definitely cause a delay in your period. I would say get a pregnancy test every one week to reassure yourself! My period eventually came one day late, which came to me as a shock (I expected it to be very delayed seeing from the experiences here). Lesson learned: the condom is not enough to protect you. Accidents can happen, so please if you are not ready for the consequence, refrain from taking the risk."

• 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 :)"

• Jta...
• August 21, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I am on day 40 with no period in sight yet. All pregnancy tests are negative, but this pill is making me crazy! I've had every pregnancy symptom including sore breasts, nausea, cramping, mood swings... I'll never take this again. The mental stress of how long it's delaying my period hasn't been worth it at all! Plan B was better the last time I needed EC."

• xyz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "The pill worked, but the side effects were bad. For a few days after taking it, I felt normal, but then my breasts got sore, heavy, and sensitive. A week and a half before my period came, I started having some pregnancy symptoms: nausea, feeling very tired and moody, having to go to the toilet a lot more than usual, cramps. The nausea was the worst, it only went away for brief periods of time. I felt really sick overall. My period was 4 days late and a bit lighter than usual."

• Ajh...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 25, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "So this tablet worked for me BUT it wasn't without its side effects. I don't usually feel compelled to write these, but this tablet caused me so much stress! On my period due date, I spotted so lightly that it resembled implantation bleeding, my breasts were swollen (up a cup size) and so tender to touch. I felt sick in the morning. I had severe PMS/every single pregnancy symptom there is. My period finally came after a week of spotting and 5 negative pregnancy tests. My advice is just be calm."

• New...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "It worked for me. My fertile window was Dec 6th-10th. My husband and I had sex on the morning of the 8th, not using anything, heat of the moment. I went out that day and took Levonelle, which I vomited up after an hour or so. It was a Sunday, and I had to wait to go for another pill the next day. I was then advised to take ellaone, by then, it was Tuesday morning. After a few days of feeling fine, I started getting terrible pregnancy symptoms: sore boobs, nipples too, strange taste in my mouth. I was scared, I took a Clearblue early test on the 19th of Dec, which was negative. I was due on the 24th of Dec, so I carried on testing two times a day up until yesterday morning, the 21st of Dec, when I had terrible period pain and my period started. I was so relieved that it came three days early. I took it right on ovulation day. I won’t lie, my mental health is in a right state after taking it. I would recommend it, but the side effects can be misleading. I would recommend using another method, I have just started my combined pill."

• Jas...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I said that I would write a review after my experience with this pill. I had UPS on March 23, and according to my period app, I ovulated on March 21. Two hours after having intercourse, I took Ella one. The next day I felt nauseous but okay. A couple of days after taking Ella one, I started spotting. I spotted for maybe two to three days on and off. Finally, on April 2 (two days before my actual period is due), my cycle came. I was worried, but now I am relieved that I am not prego! Ladies, do not worry yourself, just take the pill as soon as you remember and let it work its magic! Good luck, everyone!"

• SGa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I had sex just about a week after I got my last period (so around the 3rd or 4th of March) but had to take Ella one because the condom broke (it was my first time taking it). When I took it, I didn’t have any symptoms at all but started having them just when I was supposed to get my period. I really thought I might be pregnant due to all of the symptoms I was having: morning sickness symptoms, nausea, horrible headaches, bloating, mood swings, sore breasts, and even discharge. Even one of those days when I was getting back home after playing tennis, I had to find a bench to sit since I was so nauseous and dizzy I felt I was going to faint. Then I found this site and read a lot of other girls’ experiences, and it was extremely reassuring and felt more calm. I stopped stressing about it and really started to trust the process, and finally, after 5 days of being late, just when I was about to take a pregnancy test, I got my period. The drug WILL mess with your hormones."

• kfj...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2024

For Emergency Contraception "I was 4/5 days before predicted ovulation day on the night of ups. I took ella within 1-2 hours and waited. No side effects within the couple of days that I took it. But, around 2 or 3 weeks later, I started feeling very nauseous and getting severe mood swings. I don't even get mood swings when I'm menstruating, so this was very strange, and I was worried I was pregnant. I would get hit with random waves of nausea, feeling like I had to puke, and even dry heaving sometimes—but no actual vomit. The day of my predicted period start date, I took a test, and it was negative. Three days later, I woke up vomiting and I took another test (neg). But since my period was nowhere to be found, I was very scared. However, my period came 11 days after the predicted due date. Luckily, my cramps aren't that bad, but the flow seems slightly heavier. The pill works, but I wouldn't take it again because the side effects were so bad in the following weeks. If you took it ASAP and before ovulation, you're good!"

• kfj...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 12, 2024

For Emergency Contraception "I was 4/5 days before predicted ovulation day on the night of ups. I took ella within 1-2 hours and waited. No side effects within the couple of days that I took it. But, around 2 or 3 weeks later, I started feeling very nauseous and getting severe mood swings. I don't even get mood swings when I'm menstruating, so this was very strange, and I was worried I was pregnant. I would get hit with random waves of nausea, feeling like I had to puke, and even dry heaving sometimes—but no actual vomit. The day of my predicted period start date, I took a test, and it was negative. Three days later, I woke up vomiting and I took another test (neg). But since my period was nowhere to be found, I was very scared. However, my period came 11 days after the predicted due date. Luckily, my cramps aren't that bad, but the flow seems slightly heavier. The pill works, but I wouldn't take it again because the side effects were so bad in the following weeks. If you took it ASAP and before ovulation, you're good!"

• Lau...
• July 6, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I took Ella - one pill 2 days after having unprotected sex. I bled the next day, but not very much. However, it’s been 3 weeks now, and I feel very nauseous, and I’ve been weeing a lot. It really does feel like a pregnancy, but I do pray that my body is tricking me. Surely, if I bled, the pill worked?"

• Van...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 27, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "Thanks for all comments below. I took the pill 12 hours after condom breakage on 2 December, the day before ovulation cycle (I track on Fitbit, so I know exactly where I am in my cycle). I have my period normally every 4 weeks on the dot, but am 12 days late and counting. Also, I am tired with a vengeance - like I was with both my pregnancies and nauseated every day since taking the pill, but never sick. I have done 6 pregnancy tests, and all are negative, so reading below has put my mind at ease. I will wait it out and see what happens...."

• 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."

• 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."

• RSa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 29, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Reading everyone’s experiences offered a lot of reassurance, so I thought I’d pay it forward by relating my experience. I took the Ella pill on an empty stomach and felt immediately nauseous afterward. Within a week, I was experiencing light nausea, which intensified and started to occur every morning and every evening about two weeks after having taken it, and persisted for about ten days. I also experienced twinges in my lower belly, and breast pain/swelling which lasted for eleven days. I experienced constipation and didn’t experience the usual painful cramps that precede my period. In the end, my period arrived only one day late, but it was lighter than usual. I took three pregnancy tests - all turned out negative. Nausea and breast pain seem to be far more common on EllaOne than is usually broadcast, so don’t panic too much if you also experience them - use pregnancy tests frequently to stop making yourself sick with anxiety (I wish I had learned this sooner!)."

• Jul...
• April 11, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I am another person who wants to share their experience to put others' minds at rest. Had UPS on 20th March (lost in the moment after a long period of celibacy... stupid, I know). Took Ella on the 22nd March, period due 2nd of April (I'm very regular). I've been feeling nauseated first thing in the morning and last thing at night, boobs look bigger, so bloated I look pregnant. Convinced myself I was. Only just worked up the courage to take a test (almost 10 days late), and it's negative. Couldn't believe it. Cried happy tears. Just want to echo what others are saying: try not to stress too much. I've made myself ill with worry."

• ley...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 15, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Okay, so I took Ella one and had a not-so-good experience with symptoms, etc., and reading these reviews helped calm me down so much, so I just wanted to share my own experience. I had UPS a week before my period was due. I panicked because I thought that Ellaone didn’t work after ovulation, but I told my pharmacist, and she gave me Ellaone anyways. My period never came on time, and I have every PMS symptom you could think of: nausea, bloating, tender breasts, headaches, fatigue, a weird taste in my mouth, the lot. My period finally came two weeks later than expected. It was really heavy, the heaviest tampon wasn’t enough, and I had the worst cramps I had ever experienced. It only lasted three days, but I still had cramping afterwards and felt completely drained after having such a heavy period. The pill does work, ladies, you just have to breathe, and it will mess up your cycle big time. I just hope I’m back to normal for my next period!"

• 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."

• Van...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 6, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "All I would like to say is that I got my period today, and I am so, so relieved. The event happened on the 26th of July, and according to my app, I was on the 4th day of my fertile days, and due to get my period on the 4th of August. Even though he didn’t cum inside, I went through a panic attack and decided to take EllaOne just to be sure. Not gonna lie, I did have some side effects for a day only. Mainly tiredness, headache, and nausea. After some days, I thought I was pregnant due to my overthinking habit, also because I kept accumulating extra saliva in my mouth. The stress remained for a week or so, and today, on the 6th of August, only two days after my due date, I finally got it! In my opinion, the pill is very effective, just make sure you take it immediately. I totally recommend it, especially because I have used the pill twice this year, and it has worked. Try to remain calm and positive, you will eventually be okay."

• 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!!"

• Yes...
• June 3, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "I took the pill yesterday morning after unprotected sex. By the afternoon, I felt so tired. Today, I felt really nauseous and a little tired. I also started my period today. 10 days early!! Guess it's not a bad thing (yet)."

• Fay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I took Ella one 4 hours after a condom broke and he had ejaculated inside me! Anxiety kicked in real because this happened after ovulation and 11 days before my period is due. After a few days, I started feeling nausea, and of course, Mr. Google told me I was pregnant. Finally, today (2 days before the due date), my period came! But lighter than usual. So this pill works, but the side effects are crazy! I would recommend Levonelle, as I’ve taken it before with no side effects at all."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 20, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "Ella is a savior, and I have had the most stressful month of my life. I had literally every pregnancy symptom. I even thought I had implantation bleeding. I took 4 negative pregnancy tests due to me constantly feeling nauseous, cramping, and my back constantly hurting. Even though the chances of me being pregnant were slim and I had negative tests, this medicine had my anxiety going crazy, and I legit thought I had some kind of phantom pregnancy. Eventually, I got my period a month late. I give it a 10/10 (most definitely gets the job done), but I will now be taking my birth control a lot more religiously because this medicine had me a different type of scared!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 3, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "After reading everyone else’s comments and finding that they settled my anxiety, I thought I’d also share my experience. I had unprotected sex on November 17 (leaky condom), which according to my ‘flow’ app was the day just before my ovulation. I took Ella after being advised that it was probably the best pill to use as it was likely I would ovulate. The first couple of days were fine, but the week after I had cramping, bloating, tender breasts, and nausea after meals. I suffer from anxiety, so googling my symptoms just made it worse, and I drove myself mad. My period was due on December 3, I would say I’m usually very regular. I took a pregnancy test the day before my period was due-negative result, by the next evening, my period arrived!"