ella User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

• Cry...
• October 11, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "Ella One does work!! Before taking ella, I did take plan B two weeks before that. Two days later, after my period had just ended (Aug 27th), I had unprotected sex again that had lasted only 10 seconds, and since I was afraid of pre-cum, 40 hours later, I took Ella. I’m usually very cautious of what I do. But sometimes, you make mistakes that you totally regret. I wasn’t supposed to get my period until Sep. 17. During those 3 weeks, I had experienced diarrhea, bloating, stomach pain, mood swings, couldn’t sleep, and the week I was supposed to get my period, I had brown, bright red, white discharges all week. I also had a clear, watery discharge. I took a pregnancy test at the clinic on the day I was supposed to get my period, and it came back negative. Until Oct 9, so 4 weeks after missing my period, it finally came. But the pills definitely had worked, but it may delay your period for a few weeks and make you feel as if you were pregnant."

• Pin...
• August 22, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I took Ella one 48 hours after a condom broke. My period didn’t come on time, and after reading reviews on here, I reassured myself it was the morning-after pill that has messed up my cycle. My period is now 12 days late, so I decided to take a test just to be sure, and it turns out I’m pregnant! Don’t take these reviews and assume everything’s fine like I did, I wish I had taken a test straight away!"

• Moo...
• July 11, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "You might be reading this, feeling super stressed, just like I was a couple of weeks ago. The condom broke, and my boyfriend came inside of me on my ovulation day. My periods are pretty regular, and the chances are big that the ovulation app Flo was right, and there was a high chance of getting pregnant. Anyway, we saw what happened and ran to the pharmacy to get EC and bought Ellaone - they said this one works better than Plan B if you are ovulating. I took it like one hour after our contraception failure. There were no symptoms during the first day. The next day I felt cramps and urinary burning, overall fatigue, and my breasts were extremely sore. For the next two weeks, I was stressing out so much, losing sleep and reading about all kinds of scenarios. I got really bad acne rashes, and my breasts are still aching, but today I got my period!!! It came a few days earlier. Girls, if you are stressing out after taking Ella — give her a chance! It really messes up your hormonal balance and the cycle. But it does its thing, and for me, it worked — not pregnant."

• Tay...
• June 19, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "For whoever is panicking because of a late period, it's normal. I had sex with my partner, yet the condom broke by accident, so I took Ella one. My period was late for 60 days (I already have an irregular one). I was very anxious and took 2 pregnancy tests, yet they were negative. Today my period started, so ladies, don't panic, it's normal. I assure you that Ella one works."

• 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."

• 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."

• Use...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 4, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "A condom broke during sex, and it was the most fertile time, and I either had ovulated already or was about to ovulate. I took Ella 13 hours after sex. Had no side effects except for increased white discharge. My periods are now 2 days late, pregnancy test was negative. So it may delay your period, but you really may not have any disturbing 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."

• Ano...
• April 29, 2023

For Emergency Contraception "Girls don’t freak yourself out like I did. I took this pill 3 days before my ovulation according to the app. I didn’t have any side effects, apart from a late period. My period was 2 weeks late, and I was freaking out, Googling stuff, which was freaking me out more. I took 2 pregnancy tests. As soon as I saw that they were negative, I calmed down and got my period the next day. This pill does work, and don’t believe the '7 days max delay or else you’re pregnant,’ that’s not true at all."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 4, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I took EllaOne about an hour after having sex, during which the condom broke. Having never used emergency contraception, I wasn't sure what to expect. I didn't notice anything out of the ordinary afterwards-that was until a week later when my period was due. I had some light spotting 9 days after taking the pill. This was unusual in itself, as my period has always been heavy. Having read the instructions, I thought this might be normal. Then I started to get this awful burning and itching sensation in and around my vaginal canal. The spotting I experienced was actually my period and lasted 6 days, the itching sensation lasted for 4 days. Overall, I think the benefits of EllaOne outweigh the side effects."

• Mja...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex on Sep 29, took the Ella pill on October 1. I was supposed to get my period on October 2, but I didn’t get it. On October 8, I took a pregnancy test, it was negative. On October 18, my period was still late, took another pregnancy test, and it was positive. I guess I’m one of the few that got pregnant. I thought I had a Plan B, now I only have a Plan A."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 1, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "So I took Ella straight after UPS (9/6), two days after ovulation according to my period tracker, and I was supposed to get my period (9/18), but I still haven’t, and he never finished inside, just outside, but still very close. I had PMS during the projected time of my cycle, so even though I know everything, I took a pregnancy test, which was negative, but I plan on taking another soon. I keep freaking out because I’ve never missed a period before. According to my tracker, I’m 13 days late, the first time I took Ella, I was 8 days late, so I’m hoping for the best."

• ano...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "So I had UPS the day after my last period (August 14th), and I took ellaone as a precaution to be safe (August 15th). I had no side effects at all but realized I was a week late out of the blue (around the 22nd of September). I instantly took a pregnancy test, which came out negative, and then 2 days later another, which was also negative. At this point, I was confused, constantly reading up on why this was happening and going completely crazy. I called my GP, and they told me to wait till the start of October for my second period, which still hasn’t come, but I’ve had swollen breasts, lower back pain, the WORST cramps of my life, thinking this was pregnancy symptoms. I took another pregnancy test, again, negative. As much as this product works, the side effects are TERRIBLE, I really don’t recommend it. My anxiety has been through the roof."

• 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."

• Bea...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 9, 2024

For Emergency Contraception "I had sex on day 12 of my cycle (in my fertile window), and an accident happened. I took the Ella one pill 2 hours after it. On day 33 of my cycle, I took a pregnancy test (negative), next test on day 40 of my cycle (also negative)-my period was supposed to come on day 33. Now it's day 45 and it still hasn't come, I am very scared. However, I already did the two tests that came back negative. I am just assuming that it is just late. I also have no symptoms, but everywhere, even in the pill leaflet, says that a delay of more than 7 days and I should worry, so I don't know what to do. Trying to trust the process."

• Lac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 19, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "I decided to share my experience because I know how it feels to be so scared and stressed. I had unprotected sex twice in a day on the 6th of November. The next day, I found out that my ovulation was on the 5th of November. I was about to die. I was searching through the internet and I found out about the morning after pill. I wasn't sure if it was available for me because I'm only 18. Three days after, I went to get the morning after pill at Boots, and I felt so much better. Today, I'm so happy because I got my period on time! I'm still shocked because I thought I'm pregnant. EllaOne works, and I recommend it because it's just amazing!!"

• 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!"

• 102...
• December 11, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "Had IPS on November 23rd. Last period November 8th. Took Ellaone 48 hrs after. I'm in my late 30s. I have a teen and 2 under 4. I have a 33-day cycle. My period was due today, the 11th of December. I've had swollen breasts and lots of pregnancy symptoms. After reading reviews on here, I felt much calmer. Today, I got 2 positive pregnancy tests. It's not the end of the world. A little scared now, hope all will be okay. I was waiting for my period to get the coil inserted. I guess I was ovulating, and with my 2 small ones, we tried and I got pregnant straight away. Best of luck to all xx."

• Hay...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 22, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "I took Ella one on the 28th of September, 4 days after intercourse with my partner, as my Implanon had been expired for 3 days, which I was not aware of until after. So, in panic, I took the Ella one tablet. I did not notice any side effects except for a brown discharge after taking it, slight cramps on and off for the next 3 weeks, and a little sickness. I also had tender breasts. I was convinced I was pregnant as a week had passed from my period due date of the 8th of October. By this time, symptoms had stopped, and I started getting cramps again. I finally came on my period on October 22nd, just over 2 weeks late! I would recommend Ella to anyone in my position as it worked for me."

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 8, 2023

For Emergency Contraception "I promised myself I will leave the review to help girls who had this pill keep themselves sane, so here I am! Well, long story short: IT WORKS even if you take it during the fertile window! Had UPS on 18th June, took the pill within 8 hours. No side effects except cramps on the following day. My next period is due on 4th July. Well, time passed by and my period is not here on time (it’s always super regular). So, I googled and turned paranoid because it said the pill won’t have an effect if you’ve already ovulated. Did tons of pregnancy tests, ALL NEGATIVE. Finally today, 4 days late, I got my period!! Ella one WORKED! If you are unsure and under a lot of stress, take a test. If it's negative, just WAIT! Don’t google too much (stress is also a factor which would influence your cycle). TAKE CARE GIRLS, your period will be there! Sending positive energy to all of you, stay safe!"

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 17, 2023

For Emergency Contraception "Took a pill during my ovulation week and didn’t get my period until now! My period was 18 days late! I was so worried that I was pregnant, but Ella One caused some serious disruption to my menstrual cycle. It will definitely get the job done, but it caused a lot of worry."

• 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!"

• Lan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 31, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "The reasons I did a review on this is because of the comfort I got from reading other reviews in my moment of panic, in hopes that mine will comfort another. Took Ella a few hours after unprotected sex (bad idea), and I was a few weeks from my next period. My cycle was fairly consistent, and you could only imagine the sheer panic of missing my period for 5 days. Relief only came the next morning when my period resumed. I was panicked because this was the longest I had gone without my period, and I had no symptoms associated with taking Ella, so I assumed it didn't work. All I will advise is to be patient, not only does Ella work, but there were very few symptoms. Very effective, definitely recommend it."

• fle...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 24, 2020

"Here to reassure you! I took this 2 days after sex, after realizing I had missed a pill. Was so paranoid and anxious waiting for a sign that everything was fine. I felt no side effects after taking Ella and didn’t feel any symptoms when I should have been PMSing. That had me worried. But thankfully, the period came right on time the day it was supposed to, just with much, much heavier cramps than usual. Trust in this!! It does work, but feeling anxious is normal. Good luck!"