Ulipristal and Anxiety: What Users Say

• ell...
• June 4, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I would return here and share my experience once I made it out. I made the mistake of having UPS (withdrawal) on May 1. I took Ella 2 days after. Fast forward to May 18, no period. A week went by. So worried, I’m testing basically every two days, all negative. After 1.5 weeks, I start to feel cramping and bloating like before a period, although normally I really don’t. I also had a big appetite and would cry watching animal videos, I scared I was pregnant. I keep testing negative, but I’m losing it. I also felt my emotional state very bad, I was sad and also having vivid dreams and crippling anxiety. Thank goodness today (2.5 weeks late) I finally got it. Immediately, I feel better. I can say that this pill does do its job, but you will never want to do this again. It’s physically/mentally awful. I will begin a regular birth control pill - this stress is too bad for us! Stay safe, girls, and try not to stress (I know it’s impossible). You will come out the other side!"

• Lul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "This page helped me a lot after taking ellaone, so I wanted to leave my review here. I took the pill 3.5 days after a slipped condom. I thought it was fine, but then about a week later I started getting symptoms - discharge, a stretching pain in the lower abdomen, and was sure I was pregnant. But more than the symptoms, I felt completely imbalanced - super stressed out and anxious, crying a lot, not sleeping... I even went and had a blood pregnancy test done, which was negative, of course. Yesterday I got my period 1 day late - it worked. I don't know if it was the hormones from the pill, or just a stress reaction, but don't worry too much - others have been through it and it worked!"

• Lul...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "This page helped me a lot after taking ellaone, so I wanted to leave my review here. I took the pill 3.5 days after a slipped condom. I thought it was fine, but then about a week later I started getting symptoms - discharge, a stretching pain in the lower abdomen, and was sure I was pregnant. But more than the symptoms, I felt completely imbalanced - super stressed out and anxious, crying a lot, not sleeping... I even went and had a blood pregnancy test done, which was negative, of course. Yesterday I got my period 1 day late - it worked. I don't know if it was the hormones from the pill, or just a stress reaction, but don't worry too much - others have been through it and it worked!"

• Wee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 1, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I want to give my experience to you girls who were in the same situation as me. I had sex with my boyfriend, but we believed that the condom had split, so he took me the next day, and I got ellaOne. I suffer from anxiety, so I was so, so worried about if it had worked or not, if I took it right, etc. It then came to the day my period was due (11 days after I took the pill) and I had no sign of it. As days went on, I still had no period, and I was constantly reading on the internet about reviews and pregnancy symptoms, scaring myself! After a week, I took a test, negative. And then after 2, I took another, and still negative. Finally, after 23 days my period came. I wouldn't worry, girls, it will come!!"

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

For Emergency Contraception "Had unprotected sex on 12th July. Fertile window started on 14th, according to my app. Took Ella one on 16th. Started to read literature and really panicked. Had every pregnancy symptom after taking it, even though my rational head was telling me it was too soon to develop symptoms. I was queasy, had a heightened sense of smell, metallic taste in my mouth, raised temperature, and awful anxiety. This went on for about a week. I then developed cramping in my lower back about a week after taking the tablet. Convinced myself it was implantation! Then things settled down. Period arrived today, a day early. Such relief. This forum was a godsend for keeping me sane. Thank you to all those people who have posted. It helped!"

• Wwa...
• August 26, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I am very nervous. I took this pill two weeks ago, my period was due 2 days ago. A condom was used, but I like a lot of girls. I suffer from anxiety and get paranoid. Reading these reviews is putting me at ease, so thank you, girls x."

• E90...
• January 10, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "This EC is awful for those that suffer with anxiety, which I’m sure everyone does when it comes to unplanned pregnancy! I have taken ella before now, and I can’t remember the symptoms, so I am hoping that this will help some of you in the future if you’re going through the same thing. Right now, I am extremely tired, my breasts are tender, not to the touch, but if you push down onto them slightly, I’m suffering with light cramps, headaches, and so much stress with worrying! This pill makes you believe you are pregnant. 21 days after sex, I took a pregnancy test - negative. This morning, I took a Clearblue pregnancy test, and that also came out negative. I’m pretty sure if I was pregnant, it would show up on a test by now. This pill works, I’ve used it before, but it is enough to worry and stress you out. It does help to see other people’s reviews to see they are also having the same side effects. Ella one works. It just really can mess up your cycle."

• E90...
• January 10, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "This EC is awful for those that suffer with anxiety, which I’m sure everyone does when it comes to unplanned pregnancy! I have taken ella before now, and I can’t remember the symptoms, so I am hoping that this will help some of you in the future if you’re going through the same thing. Right now, I am extremely tired, my breasts are tender, not to the touch, but if you push down onto them slightly, I’m suffering with light cramps, headaches, and so much stress with worrying! This pill makes you believe you are pregnant. 21 days after sex, I took a pregnancy test - negative. This morning, I took a Clearblue pregnancy test, and that also came out negative. I’m pretty sure if I was pregnant, it would show up on a test by now. This pill works, I’ve used it before, but it is enough to worry and stress you out. It does help to see other people’s reviews to see they are also having the same side effects. Ella one works. It just really can mess up your cycle."

• Vam...
• September 15, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "The only thing that kept me sane and not worried about my delayed period is reading all your comments here on this site. So I told myself I owe this site my experience once I get my period. I took Ellaone twice - once last July 27, a few hours after unprotected sex, and I had my period a week early. Then the second time I took it was Aug 15 - 4 days after the incident (I almost forgot about it). I didn't have migraines or any nausea or vomiting. I have anxiety issues, and I find it heightened my anxiety. I had a lot of white and yellowish discharge during the week of my supposed period, but it didn't come in the month of August. Then I had a lot of white stretchy discharge during my ovulation week. I used 4 pregnancy tests, all came out negative. After 6 weeks of stressful thinking, my period finally came, thank goodness. Ellaone works, but the complications and stress that I have to go through aren't worth it. I will not use it anymore. So be patient and try not to stress out more, as it will make your period delayed longer."

• utt...
• October 15, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I am writing this review to share my experience with hopes that some will relate and ease their minds. I took it on 21st September, about 14 hrs after having unprotected sex. In the first three days, I experienced nausea, fever, fatigue, and hot flashes. The worst side effect was the anxiety. I have experienced panic attacks before but not this serious. I have always dealt with my anxiety successfully, especially when I can take action on what was worrying me. However, after taking this pill, all I could do was wait. I used to wake up at night feeling like I can't breathe with my heart pounding heavily. After 15 days, I went and did a pregnancy blood test to put my mind at rest a little, and it came out negative. My period should have started on 9th October, but it came today, six days later. I was so relieved! My advice to you women who are worrying and panicking is to try and relax. I know it's not easy, but Ella will probably have done its job well. Take care of yourselves xx"

• its...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "So I had sex late Nov and took Ella 116 hours later (leaving it very late). It really messed up my cycle and made me anxious/depressive, but it does work! Four negative pregnancy tests (spread over five weeks after the pill) and my period finally came today, after skipping one cycle and delaying my next. Best advice I can give is try not to worry, keep yourself healthy, and if you're nervous, take a test, and take it as early as possible!"

• ann...
• December 24, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "Worked for me. Had sex with my boyfriend during my 11th day (fertile time). My cycle is 28/29 days long. The condom broke, so everything leaked inside of me. Shocked, called our gynecologist, he told me to have ella one as soon as possible. And I took it within 3 hours of intercourse. So I went to my ob/gyn tomorrow morning, and he saw I wasn't ovulating. 2nd week - stabbing pain in my left ovary (where the ovulation was supposed to occur), back pain, anxiety, huge mood swings, pressure in my lower abdomen, bloating, peeing all the time. I never have these symptoms during PMS, so of course, I thought I was pregnant. 3rd week: same symptoms. The expected period date came and no period. Just a ton of this white/yellow mucus. Then all of a sudden, a week after my expected period date, today, period came. I was so happy I started to cry. Stress delays it even further, and there was lots of it. Stay away from it because it really messes up your cycle."

• as9...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "Took ellaone after UPS on the 5th day. Period was due on 23rd December and did not come on my period until 17th January. Meanwhile, I had no symptoms of either pregnancy or my period. After 2 negative pregnancy tests and a trip to the doctors, I finally came on this morning!!! Ellaone made my cycle 56 days long when usually it is quite regular. Have been so mentally strained and stressed over the entire two months waiting for my period. Reading reviews helped, although every case is different, so it only helped to an extent. I'm due for a blood test Tuesday because of this! Will not be using again in the future and will try to be more responsible."

• Pin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took an Ella about 3 weeks ago after unprotected sex. It's been 3 weeks of nightmare. I’ve been feeling bloated, moody, anxious, stressed, depressed, and many other crazy symptoms. I was convinced I was pregnant even after getting 2 negative tests. I went as far as booking an apt for an abortion :( sad I know, but no other choice. Well, I finally got my period today, 15 days late!! I am so relieved. The stress I’ve been living with is really not worth it."

• Pin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took an Ella about 3 weeks ago after unprotected sex. It's been 3 weeks of nightmare. I’ve been feeling bloated, moody, anxious, stressed, depressed, and many other crazy symptoms. I was convinced I was pregnant even after getting 2 negative tests. I went as far as booking an apt for an abortion :( sad I know, but no other choice. Well, I finally got my period today, 15 days late!! I am so relieved. The stress I’ve been living with is really not worth it."

• sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I took ella one 50ish hours after, and it was easy to take and had no complications. However, I was meant to get my period 2 weeks after and didn't, so I assumed it did not work. I got extreme cramps and nausea, so I took a pregnancy test, which came back negative. Eventually, I got my period, but it was 3 months late and was very painful and heavy. It took around 6 months after that for my period to get back to normal. This emergency contraceptive gave me anxiety and uncertainty and caused me to stress. Although it did work, it isn't my first option."

• 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."

• 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!"

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

For Emergency Contraception "I took this after missing a birth control pill right in the middle of a cycle. Just thought I'd write this for anyone struggling with anxiety after taking this medication. It works. My period was 2 weeks late, I spent a lot of money on several pregnancy tests, but my period eventually started TODAY! If you get a negative pregnancy test when you're due your period or late, you are probably not pregnant. Just relax and wait. It will eventually come."

• ell...
• May 14, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took this pill after ovulation, which makes it less effective. I took it one day after unprotected sex, and on the same day, the side effects started. It’s terrible for anxiety, as all the side effects make you feel pregnant. I had bloating, a frequent urge to pee, feeling ill in the morning, etc. Have faith, though, for it did work. My period came on time and seemed normal."

• 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!!"

• Anonymous
• September 8, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "This pill works! I decided to share my experience with you because when I had unprotected sex, I was searching like crazy to find out a solution. Firstly, I had unprotected sex August 20th, and the next day I swear, I was extremely anxious and nervous, I was about to die. I took Ella 30 hours after, and after some days, I decided that what I could do is wait... so I stopped worrying and became comfortable, and I was waiting for my period... finally it came a week late. So, because I know the struggle, DO NOT PANIC, this pill is very, very effective because you don't get pregnant immediately... but remember to always have PROTECTED sex... in case you don't... there's Ella xx."

• Anonymous
• September 8, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "This pill works! I decided to share my experience with you because when I had unprotected sex, I was searching like crazy to find out a solution. Firstly, I had unprotected sex August 20th, and the next day I swear, I was extremely anxious and nervous, I was about to die. I took Ella 30 hours after, and after some days, I decided that what I could do is wait... so I stopped worrying and became comfortable, and I was waiting for my period... finally it came a week late. So, because I know the struggle, DO NOT PANIC, this pill is very, very effective because you don't get pregnant immediately... but remember to always have PROTECTED sex... in case you don't... there's Ella xx."

• Lun...
• August 5, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I took EllaOne around 48 hours after UPS. Over the course of a month, I was really badly affected by hormones with rollercoaster emotions, anxiety, and headaches. I usually get pretty bad PMS, but it will last for just 3 days before my period. This time I had it for 5 weeks before my period came. I usually get bad cramps and diarrhea on my first day, but I only got a headache and extreme exhaustion. I’m on day four of my period now and still have that damn headache and exhaustion. I can only hope my body finds its way back to normal after this cycle."

• Sug...
• January 20, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "So I took Ella, one 30mg, on the 26th of Dec since I wasn't sure if I was fertile or not. My cycles vary from 30 to 32 days. I took it 8 to 9 hours after the deed. It was my first time taking MAP. After 2 hours, I felt light cramps and there was a slimy discharge, same as when one is ovulating. Two days after, I felt lightheadedness, anxiousness (well, got more really, really anxious about pregnancy) combined with mood swings. Two weeks after, I took the pregnancy test (10.01.19) negative. I took another one on (12.01.19) 5 days before my period, also negative, then took again on the 17.01.19 since I got spotting and was afraid it might be implantation bleeding, it too was negative. On the 18.01.19, finally, my period came. It was just 2 days delayed from the expected time. Thank goodness that I don't have heavy bleeding or any painful cramps during my period. It came to a point that I doubted if the pill had worked, but somehow it did. Now I learned my lesson: practice protected sex. Hahaha!!"