Ulipristal and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 2)

• Qwe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I want to share my experience so it too can help someone. Last period start date: 3 Oct. Exposure: 23 Oct. EllaOne taken 21 hours later on 24 Oct. Experienced the most horrific side effects - cramps, back pain, super sensitive to smells, insomnia, waking up at 2 a.m. and constantly feeling sick. My period was to start 31 Oct, but it didn't. A week later, on 7 Nov, took a pregnancy test, it was negative. Tested again week after and again negative. My period was now 2 weeks late, and I was losing my mind, I was praying, drinking ginger cinnamon tea. I was super freaked out, and on 22 Nov, went for a private blood test as you get the results within 24 hours. Thank God it came back negative. Carried on stressing as Nov period also missed on 28 Nov, so drinking turmeric milk and parsley tea, and yesterday started spotting, and today got my period. 61 days after last period. I would never use this again as it was horrific, and EllaOne needs to be honest, it's not a delay of a week!"

• Chr...
• September 14, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Looking at different people's experience on this website really helped me calm down a lot, so I thought it would be nice to share my experience too! I had sex 2 weeks ago on August 29th. It was my first time, and unfortunately, we had unprotected sex. My partner pulled out, and I thought everything was good. But I checked my cycle tracking app, and it turns out I’m ovulating. I started panicking reading stuff online. I took Ella within the next 24 hours. I didn’t really feel any side effects the days after I took it. Until a week ago from today, I started feeling nauseous after every time I ate. My breasts started to hurt, and I had mild cramps. I also had breakouts, which are normal for me before my period. I was convinced that these are all symptoms of implantation, but I really hoped that it was just pre-menstruation signs. My period was due on September 12th, but it didn’t come. I waited, and my period came late on the 14th, and I am SUPER relieved."

• 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."

• acm...
• August 10, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "My boyfriend and I use the 'pull out' method/spermicidal lube. Which I know is not enough and completely irresponsible of us, especially since we both don't want children. My last period was April 19, and on May 24, I took it, not wanting to push my luck more than I already had. My period was due any day. 3 weeks went by, another month, and still all my tests came out negative. I was worried I was a special case where I didn't find out I was pregnant until I was halfway through it. I had tender breasts, extreme fatigue, produced white discharge, and had intense cramping. There was absolutely no morning sickness or cravings, though. After 3 months of this went by, I decided not to worry anymore because there wasn't much I could do. On August 2nd, I finally got my period. Almost 4 months later. So yes, Ella One works. The emotional stress became a bit much, but this was my fault and lesson learned. Hope this helped anyone who is worried. Don't stress yourself out and use protection."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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!"

• 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."

• 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!"

• Och...
• December 6, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I have taken Ella about 3 times in the past 3 years. I had experienced some delay in my period, but nothing more than a couple of days. My last experience was, however, very different. The condom slipped off my husband. I took it within a few hours after the accident, I had begun ovulation. My period was delayed. I took two urine pregnancy tests, one at one week late and the other on the second week being late. I went to see my doctor, and they performed a blood pregnancy test, which was also negative at 15 days late. At 18 days late, I finally started my period. I have had the worst back, upper leg, and cramps that I’ve ever had, but I’m happy to know that Ella worked. I believe what happened was that it must have pushed back my ovulation, therefore made my period about 3 weeks late. Therefore, depending on when you take it in your cycle, it may or may not delay your period. Hopes my experience helps someone."

• Eem...
• February 6, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Just wanted to give an update. Unprotected sex on 21st Nov early morning, forgot to take mini pill. Took this guy on the same day within 12 hours. Suffered crazy symptoms like cramps, fatigue, insomnia, major mood swings. Was losing my mind. Felt so pregnant. All negative tests, got a light period on 18th Dec, 10 days late. A week later I got a proper period. Still suffering the side effects, last two cycles have been long. This pill works, but I would never take it again, the side effects were too much. Stay protected, girls x."

• Str...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 23, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I love that we can all come here and share our experiences, and I would like to say thank you to everyone that shares their stories! I took ella on Dec. 26 and still have not gotten my period. I'm cramping a lot and have had a very slimy discharge, 2 negative tests, and 4 kids under 8! Needless to say, I'm freaking out! I really hope ella works."

• 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."

• Nam...
• September 13, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "I took the ellaOne about 7 hours after the condom slipped. It cost about 35€. The first 3 days I didn't have any side effects except major sickness, but I think I was so nervous that I could not eat anything. Don't worry, I was devastated and so horrified for two whole weeks, but it worked! I am so happy! Don't worry, you are going to be okay! :* But after the first 3 days, my skin got so bad, and I had a lot of cramps, but hey, worth it. I got my period about 3 weeks late - all okay ;)"

• Wei...
• November 19, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "Took Ella one 63 hours after the incident, as I’m not on any birth control and got worried as I realized it was around my fertile period. The day after taking it, my boobs became swollen and very sensitive. I also got a few headaches, but my main side effect was this awful pinching pain that started in my right lower abdomen, where I usually experience cramps during my period. Of course, Google told me I was pregnant!!!!! The cramps continued for over a week, as well as my sore breasts, but this is normal for me before I’m due, so not sure if it was still due to the pill. I also experienced a lot of white discharge that I’ve never noticed before. My cycle is usually 30 days, but my period has just arrived today, day 27. The pill made me feel like I was pregnant, and I convinced myself more reading things on Google, especially when I read that the pill was ineffective during ovulation, but I had no problem. I will never forget the worry of it all, so please mind yourselves, girls xxx."

• 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."

• 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!!"

• Ell...
• April 22, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Had unprotected sex in my fertile period but too late at night to go to the chemist. I ovulated in the morning after unprotected sex (I get ovulating pain), so took ellaOne later that day. Made me very tired and feeling sick. Then, two days after, I got the weird heightened smell like you do when pregnant, and that dull, fluttery period achiness. I was convinced it hadn't worked and read that it just delays ovulation, which has already happened, so in my case might not work. Had a constant fuzzy uterus feeling. A week later, I got a stabby brief pain on one side and thought, right, this is it, it hasn't worked, and I've just had implantation happen, but tested negative and I got my period two weeks after. It was lighter spotting then got gradually heavier and more mucousy blood than usual. I guess that's how it works to stop the pregnancy, but bottom line it worked! I'm not ready for another baby! The side effects are horrible and completely mimic pregnancy symptoms, and the period that follows is very painful, but it works. From now on, I am going to be more careful as never taking it again."