Ulipristal and Cramps: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Goi...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 4, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Took this just to be on the safe side after having unprotected sex... He did pull out, but just wanted to be sure. Read a lot of these reviews and was really stressed as I took this on the day or just after ovulation. It worked, my period came exactly as it was supposed to, so I was over the moon. Not going to lie, the day I took it, I was extremely tired about an hour or two after taking it, and ever since, I was experiencing cramps, mood swings, and discharge. It made me quite unwell and very moody, so the side effects weren't good, but it did work, so I would recommend if you need it :) Good luck and don't stress."

• Ell...
• January 22, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "A request to all women reading this. PLEASE PLEASE stay away from this pill. I’ve been blessed with two sons, and I’m content with the two. Over the past few years, I’ve used Levonelle several times as a form of emergency contraception, and it always worked. On the evening of the 28th of December, the deed was done. The following day, I went to the pharmacist. For the first time, I was actually given an option as to which one I should take: Levonelle or EllaOne. I should’ve stuck with what I know. I had never heard of EllaOne. However, unfortunately, I went with EllaOne. I am now 3+ weeks pregnant. I pray for all those women who are going through what I am, the strength to make it through regardless of whatever decision is made. Please stay away from this pill. I’ve had horrific side effects since taking the pill: mood swings, hot flushes, anxiety, cramps... you name it. I hope this review helps you all in taking the right decision and staying away."

• Sab...
• May 25, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "The condom split, and we found out after he came inside me. I took the pill after 7 hours. I was freaking out reading a lot of comments from women who were saying that EllaOne works only before ovulation, but girls, the accident happened probably during the day of my ovulation (or the day straight after!), and IT WORKED FOR ME anyway. I had no side effects apart from a few cramps and a headache for the first 24 hours. The day BEFORE my period was supposed to come (12 days after the unprotected sex), I started to feel dizzy and tired, so I decided to take a blood test at the hospital to check if I was actually pregnant because I know that home pregnancy tests are not 100% reliable in the first weeks, and it turned out NEGATIVE! Such a relief! Now I'm waiting for my period to arrive. It's a little bit late, but of course, I'm not anxious at all. Don't worry, girls, EllaOne works!"

• Irr...
• May 22, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex on April 30, one day after my period had ended, and took EllaOne the next morning. I didn't have any side effects at first, except some spotting, but after about 2-3 weeks I experienced medium cramps mainly on the right side of my abdomen (about where the ovary would be, I guess) that got more intense after exercising. The cramps lasted for about four days, but I'm still experiencing mild discomfort in my lower tummy from time to time. I freaked out and took a pregnancy test (20 days after having unprotected sex), which came back negative. My period is due in a few days, and I'm hoping all is well since I'm going on a month-long trip in a week..."

• Sam...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 4, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took EllaOne 15 hours after having unprotected sex (condom breaking). I was due my period 2 days after taking EllaOne, and when it didn't come, I was very paranoid that I was pregnant as I am only 18. Three days after taking EllaOne, I started to experience some side effects of the pill. I felt very sick and dizzy, had bad headaches, diarrhea, bad cramps in my stomach, and was very gassy. I experienced most of these symptoms for the next 2 or 3 days, but then most of them went away. 3 days ago, I got my period, it was 5 days late, but I was expecting it to be later than normal. My period has been very bad the last 3 days: very bad stomach cramps and back pains, also very heavy flow for the last 3 days. Other than all that, I would recommend this pill as it did its job."

• Con...
• May 2, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "Started BC and was unprotected day six instead of day 7. I took Ella three days later because I was a little freaked out, and I started my period the next day. I’m pretty sure it was my period because I was bleeding heavy, and the cramping was about how my period normally is. I’m still going to take a test in two weeks just in case, but I’m pretty convinced that it worked. (Just to put this out there: I know these results aren’t for everyone, my period is super irregular.)"

• Eem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 17, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "Just a quick update. No period as of yet. So it's currently a week and a half late. Since the first day of my missed period, Friday, December 7th, I've taken three pregnancy tests, the most recent being last night, Sunday, December 16th, which would've been well over a month since the start of my last period, they have all come back negative. I had cramping just before my due period, but no blood, some cramping today. I think Ella has worked and pushed my ovulation back and also my period. My ovulation was unpredictable due to this being my first cycle that hasn't been shorter than 28 days in 4 cycles now. KEEP CALM, GIRLS!"

• Sol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 20, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "Do NOT use this product. I had taken this within 12 hours and am now pregnant!!! Please, I advise all you women who do not want a child right now to use protection! And if it fails, use the other brands of morning-after pill. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT!! It also gave me bad cramps!! For what?!?! It didn't even work!!!!"

• 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."

• Viv...
• May 8, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "Girls, this pill does work! After a major pregnancy panic this month, I wanted to share my experience. I took EllaOne on day 10 of my cycle, 6 hours after the condom broke. I was petrified that it was too late to take and that my ovulation happened in the meantime, as my cycles are very regular, of 26 days. But I took EllaOne because I read some reports that it is more effective than Levonorgestrel, especially close to actual ovulation. I took Plan B in the past, but this was my first experience with EllaOne, and the side effects were hard not to notice. For the first few days, I felt really sleepy, I had cramps here and there like before my period. Then, about a week after the pill, my breasts got so swollen and sore. I had real discomfort wearing a bra and was still dealing with cramps. Throughout this time, I also had some mood swings and, later on, pretty much regular PMS symptoms. And finally today, on day 28, my period came!!! So overall, I am so happy I took it because I really believe it helps!"

• swe...
• February 20, 2016

For Emergency Contraception "Ella was really the only option for me (overweight and wouldn't have been able to get Plan B soon enough and didn't have BC pills yet), and I did have unprotected sex before finally putting a condom on. I took it three days after, and about two hours after, I was dizzy like I have never been before. Thankfully, it lasted for about 2-3 hours. My period came on time, but there was some spotting (barely) before, and the cramps, oh God, were they terrible. I was curled up on the kitchen floor at one point trying to make toast (I usually have bad cramps, just made them about two times as bad as normal). My roommate had a similar experience with Plan B making cramps worse. So from my experience, Ella works. Got my period on time, just more intense cramps."

• Who...
• February 1, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "So I had unprotected sex on the 18th using the pull-out method, but I also took Ella on the 22nd (four days after), which was two days after ovulation week to be on the safer side. The side effects I had were tenderness of breasts, headaches, tiredness, cramps, and I would get up to pee throughout the night. So the day I was expected to get my period on the 1st, which is today, I got painful cramps, and I got a little blood, but I think my period is coming on, so Ella has worked for me."

• 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."

• 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."

• Ano...
• February 3, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I've been on this website non-stop for the last 4 days because of obvious reasons. I had my last period on the 7th of Jan and a little encounter with UPS on the 29th of Jan. Very certain I wasn't ovulating, but to be on the safe side, I took ellaone around 70 hours later. He did pull out, but maybe some pre-cum, but again, I have no idea. I had to be sure that I couldn't be pregnant, and mind you this was my first time. After taking the pill, I felt a bit bloated in the first few hours, had slight back pain a day later, I guess. I took my pill on the 1st of Feb, and by the 3rd, I was having abdominal cramps which I usually get before my period. On the 4th of Feb, my period arrived, 3 days earlier than due, but no complaints. The pill did work!"

• Ano...
• April 4, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "Over the last 15 years, I've taken EllaOne once and Levonelle twice, with success. The condom broke halfway through my cycle, and I took Ella approximately 35 hours after and thought it would be fine, especially since it is supposedly effective for 125 hours. I was worried when my period was a day or two late, but I had read that sometimes EC can delay the next period. I'd been having cramps like my period was coming, so I've been waiting. A couple of days more with no period, my nipples were noticeably 'tingly,' and I'd been feeling a bit 'off' for the last week. I took a pregnancy test to ease my mind, thinking I was working myself up, it would show negative, and these symptoms were psychosomatic. Unfortunately not, 5 tests later - pregnant. I thought emergency contraception was a done deal if taken in the right timeframe. Just keep in mind that you can take it correctly, but you might just be very unlikely like me and be that small percentage that lucks out."

• blu...
• September 7, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "My last period started August 19, and I had unprotected sex on the 21st, that is, on day 3 of my cycle, which is usually pretty regular at about 27-28 days. To make sure there is no risk, I took the pill 9 hours later. In a few days, I had some very strange side effects, like pressure in my abdomen, a feeling of arousal without any stimulation, and cramps. It all seemed very uncomfortable. The symptoms went away and came back around day 14, which is when, again, I started experiencing cramps and pressure in my pelvic area. Now it's day 19, I took a pregnancy test, and it came back negative. I am freaking out completely, and I am super confused by all these symptoms, I am just waiting for my period. I feel tired, foggy, and anxious. I think if the pill is taken in week one of the cycle, it mimics ovulation, and your body will react strangely. I also think it makes PMS worse. But I hope this is all worth it!"

• SJa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 21, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I took this pill the morning following an accident. Within a couple of days, I started experiencing symptoms just like I had when I was pregnant: upset tummy, feeling sick, and mild cramps. I was totally convinced I was pregnant for about 10 days, but thank goodness I wasn't!"

• 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!"

• Gre...
• December 20, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Great product, had unprotected sex on the 22nd of November, took the ella one pill 12 hours later. Was so nervous the entire month as I was experiencing some mild pregnancy-related symptoms (tender breasts, bloating, and mild cramping a week before getting my period - I never get cramps, and if I do, it’s always a day before getting my period, so I thought this was strange). But then my period arrived only one day late!! The side effects of this product are fine and not significant. This product is really great and highly recommended!!!"

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 29, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I came to this page hunting for information about Ella after having unprotected sex right around my ovulation day. This page was so helpful, I decided I had to leave a review to help others. I've read that the pill will not be effective or as effective if taken after ovulation has occurred. I took the pill on May 16, about 12 hours after having sex. My period was due on May 27, and like clockwork, it came on the day it was due. I'm so grateful the pill worked. About a day after taking the pill, I had mild cramps and felt bloated. I also experienced fatigue, moodiness, breast tenderness, and a slight headache in the days to follow. I could have walked into a pharmacy and purchased Plan B One Step, but reviews said Ella was a more effective drug. It was annoying to have to get a prescription for it, but thanks to telemedicine, I was able to get one quickly. The pill works!"

• 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!"

• Ann...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 27, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I took ellaone one day before my ovulation, around 12 hours after unprotected sex. On the day of taking it, I didn't have any symptoms, but after 4 days, I started to have cramps in my lower belly. A couple of days later, my breasts started to be sensitive. Next, I was feeling nausea. I never have symptoms like that when I'm having PMS, so I started to panic. Everything was pointing to pregnancy. I took maybe 5-6 tests, that was 3 days before my period, the day of the expected period, then every day when my period was late. All negative, but when I was reading all the opinions that tests might not show it early, I was devastated. Finally, I got my period 5 days late. Didn't start as normal, but slowly the flow was bigger. It did work for me in the end, but I think it should be written on the leaflet how it might mess up your hormones. Everywhere is only information that symptoms show only for a couple of days, which from all those comments seems like not true. The tablet works most of the time, though."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 16, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I wanted to share my experience and give those that are full of anxiety and worry a little reassurance because I know how it feels. I had unprotected sex on Saturday, the 25th of November, he did ejaculate inside me. On Monday morning, I went to the pharmacy and took Ella One, which was 48 hours later. I was full of worry as I am very fertile, and after doing my research, I was not far off ovulating, so I was getting very paranoid. A week later, I had mild cramps, 'twinges' in what felt like my ovaries, 'tingling' boobs, and lower back ache. I automatically thought, I'm pregnant. All I could do was wait it out. My period started today, just a day late. It does work, just be patient, girls. Be safe from now on."