Ulipristal and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 3)

• Pen...
• June 19, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Wanted to share my experience to help anyone else going through the same stress I did. Had unprotected sex during my ovulation, in the heat of the moment, despite him pulling out, I was still worried, went to the pharmacy 6 hours later, the pharmacist suggested Ella one as most effective. I’ve never taken the morning-after pill before, so this was the first. Did not feel any symptoms at first, was due for my period again on the 11th. The week of my period, I started experiencing intense cramps and moods all over the place. However, my period didn’t come. At this stage, I started to panic as it is ALWAYS on time. I started feeling a real heaviness in my lower pelvis and was freaking out. My period finally came 8 days late. So, if you are panicking, please do not worry. I had myself in a state thinking the worst, you will be fine, just be patient as stress also holds it off. Ella worked for me and didn’t experience any symptoms until my period was due. Have faith!"

• Ano...
• June 1, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I was checking this website before and stressing, so I thought I’d share my experience. I’ve used Ella a couple of times and it’s never delayed my period more than a week before, but this time I took it one day after unprotected sex on the 29th of April. I had it come to my due date for my period, and I had period symptoms but no period. I had a lot of white discharge that can be mistaken for pregnancy symptoms, or tingling breasts, etc. I had that too, but Google was telling me it was all early pregnancy symptoms. Anyway, don’t stress out like I did, be logical and take a test, after you’re even one day late for your period, it’ll be very accurate. So I took 2 tests when I was one week late, and they were both negative. Then I took 2 more tests when I was 13 days late, and they were both negative. Then I started to get a lot of clear discharge and cramps and started my period 15 DAYS late!! So don’t STRESS & don't trust Google, trust the pregnancy tests!"

• Uni...
• June 21, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "I'm writing this because, like you, I was worried out of my mind after unprotected sex. I took Ella 2 hours after, and I was a little nauseous for the next day, I also experienced cramping for a day. After I took it, I felt fine and had no bleeding. About 2 weeks after I took it, I got my period (yay!), but it was one week late. So don't stress too much because it WILL come!"

• Bel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I was 12 days late and then got my period! GIRLS, DON'T WORRY. I took Ella one, the day of ovulation, and I was so scared it wouldn’t work, but it has - I'm not pregnant! I was so nauseous when my period was meant to come, cramps, dizziness, so much discharge. I was so sure I was pregnant. I even went to the doctor's office to get checked if I was pregnant as being late freaked me out! But it works, and it has. Thank God."

• Col...
• October 21, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Reading the reviews and experiences on here helped me tremendously! I got the Nexplanon on September 30th (you are supposed to wait 7 days for the implant to take effect). That night, things got heated and unprotected intercourse happened. This was the day before my ovulation, and I freaked out. I took Ella 48ish hours after intercourse and crossed my fingers. I got every symptom that anyone could ever imagine: sore breasts, nausea, fatigue, cramps - you name it. I had convinced myself that I was pregnant. On October 19th, I had some spotting. I was supposed to get my period on the 17th, so I was freaking. I took a test on the 20th and had convinced myself there was a faint line, and I was in full panic mode. The next day, my period shows up. A few days late, moderate bleeding, and a little cramping, but she's here. It doesn't matter if you're close to ovulation day and recently on birth control; it will work. Don't stress too much and just wait it out."

• Anx...
• September 26, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "These reviews helped a lot to calm my nerves, so thought I'd return the favor. I had a one-night stand very close to my ovulation day and took an EllaOne to calm my nerves down. Apart from a bit of loss of appetite, I was mostly fine for the rest of the month. I have problem-free periods with no delays, so was counting on getting my period on time. But then I didn't. I got really anxious again and was contemplating taking a pregnancy test when finally I got my periods after a delay of 2 days. It was more painful than usual, but the sigh of relief I had was greater than any of that pain. So don't worry. If you have taken the pill within 5 days of your accident, YOU ARE NOT LIKELY PREGNANT. You might experience a lot more PMS than usual, and stressing more will delay your period further. Although it did the job, I would not recommend this pill. It did cause a lot of mental agony for me and will probably screw up my period cycle for a few months. Go for regular contraceptive options instead."

• ndo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I thought I would share my experience as I was also anxiously reading these comments for reassurance a few days ago. So I took Ella around the time I thought I was ovulating. I had strange cramping pretty much all month after taking Ella, and then my period was late by exactly a week. During that week, I felt nauseous, tired, dizzy, and had an on-and-off headache with spotting, so I was convinced I was pregnant, but sure enough, I did eventually get my period, and it wasn't any heavier or lighter than normal. So try not to stress too much and be patient!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 4, 2024

For Emergency Contraception "Girls, I understand exactly how you feel right now. I am here for all the things you can expect. You can trust this pill, it is very effective and has worked for me. However, I don’t recommend taking it as long as it is your only last choice. I had UPS on July 13, which is the 14th of my cycle. After 72 hours, I took Ellaone as I was in my fertile window. I had Levonorgestrel before, so I was expecting my period to come shortly. Turns out Ellaone had suspicious symptoms on my body. I first experienced heavy headaches, insomnia, temperature rise, and ongoing cramps. I was convinced that the bad things would be gone soon. But here comes the worst part, a week later, I had insane mood swings when I felt demotivated, anxious, and depressed, even crying for sleepless nights. Sore boobs and cramps have continued. Until August 3rd (5 days later than regular), I got my period. Yes, it works, but I’ll say never again. It gives you effects that actually feel like pregnancy and panicked you badly."

• Sis...
• August 15, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "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 and just helps a bit at reducing the chance of implantation. To begin, I felt extreme tiredness and exhaustion - almost instantly! I was googling early pregnancy symptoms constantly as I was convinced I was. Next, I had swollen, sensitive breasts (just like I did in both my previous pregnancies). The week after, I had nausea and dizziness. 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 (so it actually came on the day it was due). The pill definitely is effective, but the symptoms I had after taking it were so scary! I was so worried and totally convinced myself I was pregnant. I will try to ensure I never have to take it again!"

• Rev...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 1, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took Ella on the 29th of June after a condom mishap. I had taken Ella within the first 12 hours. This was a few days before I was due to ovulate, but I did not want to risk it. From taking Ella up until I was due my period (20th of July according to my Clue app), I had no side effects. BUT the day I was due on, I had slight bleeding - I believed this was just my regular period starting. This VERY light bleeding continued for 3 days and then disappeared. At this point, I was confused as to whether this was my period or implantation bleeding. Fast forward 2 days, and this happens again, but this time I have extremely tender breasts, cramps, and bloating. At this point, I am 5 days overdue my period, so I do a pregnancy test (negative). This did help calm my nerves, but I still wasn't 100% convinced I wasn't pregnant due to the side effects. I took another pregnancy test 5 days later (negative). Fast forward to today and oh boy, has my period come (11 DAYS LATE) - it is a lot heavier than usual!"

• Chi...
• July 25, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took Ella one about 4 hours after unprotected sex during my fertile window. 2 days after taking Ella one, I started feeling cramps in my lower abdomen and lower back. I also had a bit of white discharge. Basically, I felt like I was going on my period. But I didn’t. My last period was on the 22nd of June, and my menstrual app indicated that my next menstrual cycle would be on the 20th of July. However, it didn’t happen on that date, so I took 2 pregnancy tests, and they were negative. However, I had a couple of pregnancy symptoms such as nausea, bloating, mood swings, tender breasts, and feeling dizzy. I got a bit worried even though my pregnancy tests were negative. However, my period finally came 3 days later with absolutely no pain or discomfort. My periods since I had a c-section twice have always been heavy, painful, and long for up to 7 days. Overall, Ella one worked for me. It can be scary waiting for your period, but just give it a bit more time."

• 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."

• 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."

• 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."

• Sun...
• August 8, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "We had unprotected sex, and I took the Ella less than 12 hours after sex. I wasn’t on any form of contraception at the time. When we had sex, I was on day 8 of my cycle. I was pretty relaxed till about 1 week before my period was due. I was getting super paranoid about the possibility of being pregnant. I took a pregnancy test when my period was 5 days late, and it was negative. I had called my nurse, and she was pretty confident that I wasn’t pregnant as we were on the ball about taking TMA. It was day 9, and at that point, I was very worried, but I did keep my head above water and stayed positive! Before my period starts, I usually get tender, heavy breasts, and I get cramps too, but this time they were more sensitive and heavy, and I got about 2 weeks' worth of cramps before my period came. The cramps were unbelievably painful and uncomfortable! I had read that Ella does delay your period, mine was 10 days late. I’m really glad that I found this page, as it was really reassuring the days before my period came!"

• Gre...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 26, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "During intercourse, the condom split. My partner and I have a young baby already. Due to the weekend, I had to wait 24 hours to get EllaOne. I spoke to a pharmacist who explained the risks and that it was the best one for our situation. After taking it, I felt fine, a bit crampy and hormonal. Within a week, I was bloated and emotional. Due for my period today (17 days after taking it), but no signs of a period showing as I had a spare test, took it... positive! Did not expect a positive result as I do not feel pregnant! I’m so in shock that it didn’t work for us."

• 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"

• dai...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 10, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I felt the need to write a review because reading these reviews is what kept me from losing my mind. So I took EllaOne 24 hours after unprotected sex (which was stupid) on the 9th day of my cycle. 3/4 hours after taking it, I got the usual side effects. I was dizzy, my muscles hurt, and I felt weak. These symptoms went on for 2 days, which was normal. One week after taking EllaOne, I started feeling back pain, a lot of white discharge (huge amount for a lot of time), diarrhea, abdominal cramps, which drove me crazy; they felt like pregnancy symptoms. My period was late by 2 days. On the first day of my missed period, I was spotting; I freaked out since I literally was having pregnancy symptoms. 1 day later, I got my period. Don't worry, ladies, EllaOne works, but it messes up your cycle, and it has a lot of side effects that can be mistaken for pregnancy symptoms, so don't worry; most likely, you are not pregnant. Stay safe, girls."

• Man...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 26, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "This works. I took this a year ago when he came inside, and my period ended up being 2 weeks late, but the flow was normal. Also, had no side effects. Took 5 pregnancy tests beforehand, all negative. And I took this again 6 days ago, which was supposed to be 5 days after ovulation. The breast soreness and period breakouts started kicking in 3 days ago. Yesterday, I had some spotting and freaked out because I thought I was pregnant. Today, I got my period, and the cramps are really bad. Yes, this has side effects, but it works. Good luck to all the girls reading this, hope my review gives y'all peace of mind!"

• 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."

• Mad...
• February 24, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I had accidental unprotected sex (the condom broke) on what I realized was either the day of ovulation or extremely close. I took ella the next day. Side effects included extreme fatigue for the rest of the day after I took the dose, moderate cramping (similar to my period cramping) for the entire next day, inability to focus for those 2-3 days, and general mood swings. After about 4 days, side effects were gone, or at least minimized to the point I didn't notice them. I had read here that many people's periods came super late after taking this, so I was prepared for that, but in actuality, my period came a day or two early, approximately 12 days after taking the dose. I am on it now, and it is just as heavy, if not a little heavier, than my normal periods, so it feels like I'm back on track. Medication works differently for everyone, and the side effects were definitely more of an issue than I was led to believe by my doctor, but it worked for me, even with the timing being against me."

• Sta...
• March 19, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Pregnancy is a beautiful thing, but when the time is right. I had unprotected sex with a new date (I know, stupid on my part) and never saw him again. I went straight to the pharmacy and took ellaone approximately 40 minutes after the unprotected sex. The next day, I got my period (15/02/19), which wasn’t supposed to come for another two weeks. It lasted three days, and it was super, super light compared to my normal menstrual cycle. So I freaked a little bit because sperm can live inside the body for up to 5 days or so. After that, I waited patiently for my next period to come on the (15/03/19), and it DIDN’T! I started to think I was pregnant because I’ve taken EC before and never been late for a period in my life. But I never took ellaone, it was my first time. After 4 long days, my period finally arrived with intense cramps and heavy fluid. Reading these reviews eased my mind and helped my mental health, which is very important. So girls, ellaone DOES its job, and it DOES mess up your cycle."

• 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."

• Jac...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Had sex (my first time) roughly 2 days after ovulating. After contraception failed, I thought this would be the next best option. As a late teen, I didn't want to tell my mum, so I picked up the emergency ellaOne pill at a pharmacy. I am quite a skinny girl, so I was afraid that the side effects could possibly be worse for me. However, I had no side effects the first week after taking the pill. I then started to get very bad cramps and mood swings, which only convinced me more that I could be pregnant. I went through a full week of this, and it damaged my mental health severely. I got my period a week late, and I am now very relieved. EllaOne has worked for me, however, I hated the side effects it had on my health, physically and mentally."

• jl1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "Took Ella one 90 hours after unprotected sex. He withdrew, but I was still thinking I should take something. Took with food, no sickness, but for weeks, felt lower back pain, lower pelvic pain, cramps, and tender breasts. Also, acid reflux occasionally, which I never get. Then, of course, my period did not come. Of course, I started panicking and Googling everything under the sun. Today, negative pregnancy test, got period 3 hours later... lol... this pill works, it just makes your period late. I would use it again."