Ulipristal and Sore Breasts: What Users Say

• Rel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "This page has been a godsend for me the past few weeks so wanted to share my story to put anyone else in the same boat at ease. Took Ella One roughly 13 hours after an accident with a condom! On Tuesday 30th lo and behold, this was in my fertile days. Period was due 20th Feb... several pregnancy tests... I was doing one a day, I was that worried!! 7 days later my period has finally just come on and could cry with relief. No side effects whatsoever after taking the tablet but roughly 2 weeks ago to this day I have been feeling bloated, nauseous, sore boobs THE LOT. I was convinced I was pregnant. If you have anxiety, taking this tablet will make you worse with worry BUT it is common for the pill to make your period late so try not to worry. Just come and read this page for reassurance"

• bee...
• January 6, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "So I had UPS on Dec 2nd and took EllaOne about 48 hours after. I was towards the start of my cycle and was due to ovulate in about four days. My next period was due on Dec 27th and it’s pretty regular, so of course I was freaked out when it was late. I came straight to this site to see if it had made other people’s periods late and was reassured to see that it had, but mine was almost 2 weeks late at this point, so I was getting really worried. I took 2 pregnancy tests 3 days apart, but both were negative. This helped calm me down a bit, but I was still just desperate to get my period. I was getting PMS symptoms like cramps, tender breasts, and backache, but as these are also symptoms of early pregnancy, it wasn’t much of a reassurance. Long story short, I got my period this morning and feel like I can breathe again! I hope this can offer a bit of reassurance to someone reading this. Don’t underestimate the power of this pill and how it can affect your cycle. It really does work."

• Ano...
• January 13, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I was in the same boat, reading reviews to help ease my mind after taking ella! I had unprotected sex and so the day after I took ella. My period was over 3 weeks late. I was very concerned and even took 2 pregnancy tests, both were negative. This pill really delays your period and makes it worse, sorry to tell you! I felt all the symptoms before my period started which made me paranoid. I was emotional, had tender breasts, and cramping. This pill worked but having to wait almost a month on whether or not I was pregnant was absolute torture. I was relieved when I got my period, but I had a heavier flow and I was cramping more than usual! This pill works, it just delays your period an extra 2-3 weeks!"

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

For Emergency Contraception "I never usually write reviews, but this site really helped me stay calm while my mind went crazy. I had unprotected sex on the 8th of January, the day of my ovulation. Stupid me... I took it the next day and just thought I would get my period as usual, but that never happened. I started to get pregnancy symptoms - nausea, tender breasts. I was super scared... my period was due on the 23rd of January, it never came. I did a thousand pregnancy tests that were normal. I even panicked that I was infertile. Then, on the 4th of February, I got my period 11 days late. I’m so relieved... EllaOne works, just trust the process..."

• Amy...
• February 13, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "This is for anyone worrying about your period being delayed after taking the Ella pill. Had UPS about 5 days before my period was due, so I was very sure I was out of my fertile days, but I took the Ella pill the next day anyway just to be safe. Period didn't come when it was due, but I didn't worry much about it. Then, 2 weeks later, still didn't get it, so I took a pregnancy test and it was negative. 1 week after that, still didn't get it, so I took another pregnancy test and it was negative. On the same day, got brown discharge and went crazy thinking it was implantation bleeding, and it lasted for 3 days. As days went by, I started getting cramps, sore breasts, and feeling tired, and I was convinced that it was pregnancy symptoms, but looking back, I was definitely overthinking it. FINALLY, today, 41 days later, I got my period. I just want to say if your pregnancy test is negative and you still haven't gotten your period, don’t worry, it's just the hormones from the pills messing your cycle up."

• Ela...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 4, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex while ovulating but waited till the fifth day to take EllaOne, which was after my fertile window. I was meant to get my period on the 31st of December, but I didn't. I was so worried, but the comments here kept me calm. I had very sore nipples, which are still on now. After taking Ella, I didn't have any symptoms until one week after: acne, yellow to white, very thick vaginal discharge, period-like cramps, diarrhea, which got me all kinds of scared. My period finally came 4 days late, and so far, it has been a pretty heavy flow. Writing this review to girls who are stressing out to just trust the process. Although I'm giving this a 10, I don't think I would like to repeat the experience."

• juk...
• June 9, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "So I took Ella One after unprotected sex on March 24. I took it less than 24 hours after. The first week I was feeling really bloated, dizzy, however, it went away. On the 16th of April, I started spotting, and on the 19th I got my “period,” but it was so different than a blood period and not heavy at all. Around May 13, I started with period symptoms such as breast tenderness, dizziness, morning sickness, mood swings like normally, HOWEVER, it came 10 times stronger than ever in my life. I had those symptoms for the whole month. I was supposed to get my period on the 20th of May, and it was already 10 days late. I began feeling extremely bloated, and so I took three pregnancy tests. All negative, so I kind of felt relieved, but I was still feeling off. I stopped with the breast tenderness finally but was still feeling bloated and nauseous. I was sure I was pregnant until today! After 50 days, I finally got my period. Ella One works, but it also makes your cycle/hormones go crazy. Don't take it if you have anxiety."

• Jen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 17, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Just wanted to share my experience and help put anyone at ease. So my last period was on the 20th of Feb, and I had sex on the 27th of Feb (he came in me). I took ellaone 48 hours for the first time ever, which was on the 1st of March. I have the period tracker on my phone, which is so accurate, and it says I already ovulated on the 26th, which is one day before I had sex, so I was convinced it wouldn’t work, but I still took it. The first few days of taking it I had EXTREME bloating, then, a week after, I had on-and-off cramps, increased appetite, sore nipples, the whole lot. Now, after 16 days of taking the pill, my period just came!!! Ellaone does work if you take it after ovulation. Girls, relax, all those sleepless nights I had were for nothing. Take care :)"

• Sam...
• June 15, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "EllaOne is a hormonal pill. By taking this drug, you are putting hormones into your body to delay ovulation or prevent an egg from implanting. Any drug that is strong enough to do that is strong enough to mess with nature's natural way of regulating a healthy menstrual cycle, so ladies, if your period is late, it's fine! Especially if the pill has worked and your ovulation has been delayed, it's only logical for your period to be late. Even if you find your period is early after taking the pill and the next one is very late, again remember what I said about the hormones, that too is normal. By the second week after I took the pill, I was surer than sure that I was carrying. I had sore boobs, backache, nausea, my period was late, I was moody, and most of all, I was fatigued. This is due to all of those hormones. These symptoms are all part of how the pill works, and sure enough, my period finally came."

• Luc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 9, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I wanted to submit a review once I had my results to maybe help others in a similar situation. I am overweight, over 250, and took the pill on the 5th day after a contraceptive failure. My cycle is longer at anywhere between 31 days to 44 days at times. I have PCOS. I am diabetic and on Metformin, which has helped me ovulate monthly. All of these factors made me doubt the effectiveness of this pill, but I had to try since our condom broke and I didn’t realize until a few days later. Because this was prescription only and not all pharmacies carry this pill, it was special ordered, which is why I took it on the 5th day. I felt fine the day I took it, but the next day the nausea, back pain, and headaches began. My breasts got bigger and tender, and I was extremely tired. These symptoms persisted for 2 weeks. This pill convinces you that you are pregnant and has delayed my period for over a week. I have done multiple urine tests, all negative, and just got back my blood test negative too."

• NoN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I promised myself that I would write my experiences because this page helped me so much, and I want to help others with my comment. So, I had unprotected sex on January 1. I found out that I was in my fertile days. I decided to buy Ella EC, and I used it on January 6, after my ovulation (ovulation was on January 4). I thought it was too late because I had already ovulated. But it worked for me! I got my period 8 days earlier. But before my period, I had scary pregnancy symptoms. I had white discharge, distention, painful and sensitive breasts, and they became bigger by 1 whole cup size. I was nauseous, and I had no energy. I was sure that I was pregnant, but don't be afraid, these are just the side effects. The first time I used this pill, I didn't have any of them. But this was the second time, and it was horrible but effective. My period arrived, but this is heavier than usual. Please take care of yourself, and use this pill just if it is very SOS."

• NoN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I promised myself that I would write my experiences because this page helped me so much, and I want to help others with my comment. So, I had unprotected sex on January 1. I found out that I was in my fertile days. I decided to buy Ella EC, and I used it on January 6, after my ovulation (ovulation was on January 4). I thought it was too late because I had already ovulated. But it worked for me! I got my period 8 days earlier. But before my period, I had scary pregnancy symptoms. I had white discharge, distention, painful and sensitive breasts, and they became bigger by 1 whole cup size. I was nauseous, and I had no energy. I was sure that I was pregnant, but don't be afraid, these are just the side effects. The first time I used this pill, I didn't have any of them. But this was the second time, and it was horrible but effective. My period arrived, but this is heavier than usual. Please take care of yourself, and use this pill just if it is very SOS."

• Mar...
• December 14, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Having PMDD and going through the fear of pregnancy messed me up emotionally a lot. I took Ella on the 16th day of my cycle within 3 hours of unprotected sex (it was either the day of my ovulation or I had already ovulated). Since I couldn't be 100% if I had already ovulated or not, the pharmacist warned me that the pill won't work if taken after ovulation. My gyn also said the same. After checking literally every online article on the internet, I realized that the pill hasn't been studied enough and there is no proof for its effectiveness if taken after ovulation. After 5 negative pregnancy tests, my period arrived 4 days after my expected date (28-day cycle). A few days after taking the pill, my tummy was extremely bloated, my boobs felt sore, and I was feeling really constipated. Negative pregnancy tests taken after the date of your expected period are 99% accurate. Try to relax, and your period will come. You've got this!"

• Loa...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 22, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took the pill while I was on vacation in the UK. I was so afraid it wouldn't work because I took it 4 days later, and I was in my ovulation week. I read this page daily since I took it, idk, just to have some peace of mind. And I guess every girl here went through the same. So I spent the next three weeks worried. The pill gave me 0 symptoms, though. Around a week earlier, my period was due, I started having PMS symptoms: belly ache, sore breasts... I had to pee more frequently, that led me to panic a bit, but well, my period came after four days it was due. It worked for me, and it will likely work for you too, so girls don't be anxious, it will only make your period be delayed. This pill works!"

• Sca...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 13, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I would like to share my story, maybe I can help someone freaked out like I was. Took Ella within 12 hours of UPS, right before or on the day of my ovulation. I was scared it wouldn't work. First symptom was the complete lack of any mucus. Then, a few days later, ovary cramps, uterus cramps... on and off. I was sure I had implantation. Again, a few days later, tender breasts, nipples, pain in my thighs, feeling bloated, etc. Read everything on the internet, panicked like hell. Then yet a few days later, nausea. By this time, I was going crazy, sure I was pregnant (in a fairly new relationship...). My cervix was way up and soft, creamy mucus appeared. Other symptoms kind of subsided, mood swings, breast tenderness, and backache remained. Took a test a day before the expected period, negative. Then it came on the day it was supposed to. I've never felt more relief in my life! It was a bit shorter than usual, but quite heavy, so I hope I am good. Test today also negative. Will check once more to be sure."

• Sca...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 13, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I would like to share my story, maybe I can help someone freaked out like I was. Took Ella within 12 hours of UPS, right before or on the day of my ovulation. I was scared it wouldn't work. First symptom was the complete lack of any mucus. Then, a few days later, ovary cramps, uterus cramps... on and off. I was sure I had implantation. Again, a few days later, tender breasts, nipples, pain in my thighs, feeling bloated, etc. Read everything on the internet, panicked like hell. Then yet a few days later, nausea. By this time, I was going crazy, sure I was pregnant (in a fairly new relationship...). My cervix was way up and soft, creamy mucus appeared. Other symptoms kind of subsided, mood swings, breast tenderness, and backache remained. Took a test a day before the expected period, negative. Then it came on the day it was supposed to. I've never felt more relief in my life! It was a bit shorter than usual, but quite heavy, so I hope I am good. Test today also negative. Will check once more to be sure."

• Sca...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 13, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I would like to share my story, maybe I can help someone freaked out like I was. Took Ella within 12 hours of UPS, right before or on the day of my ovulation. I was scared it wouldn't work. First symptom was the complete lack of any mucus. Then, a few days later, ovary cramps, uterus cramps... on and off. I was sure I had implantation. Again, a few days later, tender breasts, nipples, pain in my thighs, feeling bloated, etc. Read everything on the internet, panicked like hell. Then yet a few days later, nausea. By this time, I was going crazy, sure I was pregnant (in a fairly new relationship...). My cervix was way up and soft, creamy mucus appeared. Other symptoms kind of subsided, mood swings, breast tenderness, and backache remained. Took a test a day before the expected period, negative. Then it came on the day it was supposed to. I've never felt more relief in my life! It was a bit shorter than usual, but quite heavy, so I hope I am good. Test today also negative. Will check once more to be sure."

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I used this as a requirement to get an IUD since I had UPS 4 days prior. It delayed my period so badly, I was stressing out so much. My period came 58 days into my cycle with about 2 weeks of back pain, breast pain, cramps, and mood swings. I do not want to go through this again. I really freaked myself out when Google said anything past 7 days was bad news. I was way too nervous to take a pregnancy test, too. If you take this, you will be fine! Your period will come."

• map...
• August 23, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I’m so glad I found this page, it reassured me so much when I was stressing about my late period. My cycle began on the 15th of July and had ups on the 10th day. I took EllaOne the next day and experienced no side effects after taking it. My period is normally regular at 30 days, and on day 29, I had cramps, which I thought was the sign my period was coming. Four days passed with no period, and I started to panic and Googled my symptoms. I had sore breasts, bad skin, felt tired all the time, bloated, and had cramps. I thought this was just PMS until I began to feel sick, which I definitely thought meant I’m pregnant. On the 4th day I was late, I took a pregnancy test, which was negative. On the 6th day I was late, I started to get brown discharge, and on the 7th day, I started spotting. I took another pregnancy test on the 7th day, which was negative. Finally, my period arrived 9 days late. Just hang tight, girls, and it will eventually come - don’t Google your symptoms, it won’t help!"

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

For Emergency Contraception "I found this page when I was stressing out, so I wanted to share my experience too. I took this emergency contraceptive pill, Ella, within 13 hours of the accident. According to my period app, it was during my ovulation days. I didn't get any symptoms after taking the pill, I didn't get my period on time. My periods are always on time! When I was 7 days late, I went to buy 2 pregnancy tests to be sure if I was pregnant. As soon as I got home from the pharmacy, I tested negative. 12 days later, I tested again, and I got the same results. I was getting all the symptoms of a pregnant woman: tired, lower back pain, tender breasts, off food, and crazy mood swings! I was so stressed out! Finally, day 14! I got my period! What a relief! This pill works, but it messes your cycle up! I would only recommend using this pill for emergencies! The stress and the symptoms are not worth it! Good luck, guys!"

• 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."

• Unk...
• November 20, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex on the 24th of October and went to the doctor's on the 26th of October. I was in my fertile period and was due to ovulate in 3 days. Ovulation days are only an estimate, it wasn't certain if I had already ovulated or not. I took Ella One with the advice that it may not work. I had no side effects for the 1st week or 2. Two and a half weeks passed and my period was due...no sign. I started to get very tender breasts, cramps, my stress and anxiety were through the roof, reading online and convincing myself I was pregnant on a daily basis. It came to 3 weeks after the sex, and I was 3 days late for my period. I took a pregnancy test and it was negative. I was convinced I was still pregnant due to the lack of signs of my period. I thought I was taking the test too early. More negative pregnancy tests and still no sign of a period. It is now 8 days since my period was due, and I have woken up to my period. My biggest advice would be to try not to stress. It is normal for your period to be late!"

• Bir...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I know waiting for your period must be hard, and I personally waited for my period and read all these comments on this site. So my boyfriend and I had sex, and the condom broke. I panicked, like a lot. So we went to the pharmacy and got EllaOne after 2 hours. When I took EllaOne, I felt dizzy and sleepy, but not for too long. After 2 weeks, I started to have pregnancy symptoms like sore breasts, headaches, nausea. I swear I felt like I'm pregnant (but don't worry, it's just your hormones changing due to the pill). So I took 5 pregnancy tests, which came out negative, of course. I was terrified at first that I might be pregnant and the tests are not showing the exact results. So the only option I had left is to wait for my Red Aunty to visit me. Finally, I got my period a day early, but it's fine. My period is usually heavy and painful, nothing changed. Please trust Ella, she can do it! Lots of love and kisses!! Stay safe!! Your period will be here soon!"

• 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."