Ulipristal and Sore Breasts: What Users Say (Page 2)

• 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!"

• 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."

• Rac...
• July 17, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "So my experience with Ella wasn't the best, but I'll tell you right now it worked, so if you're thinking about taking it, just do, it's still worth it!! My period ended on a Wednesday, and I had unprotected sex on Saturday, and since I wasn't on any birth control for over a year, I thought I would be better safe than sorry and took Ella on Sunday morning. The 1st week I just felt a little light-headed and tired, 2nd week I started to get some weird stabbing pain on my left side, 3rd week my breasts were painfully sore and doubled in size, and I started to bloat (it looked like I was already 3 months pregnant), and all my lower stomach hurt. I was gassy, and the stabbing pain continued, but by now it was spreading also to the right side. By this time, I was also feeling nauseous from all the anxiety. After two negative pregnancy tests, my period finally arrived a week late!!! So please don't freak out like I did and just be patient, the pill does its job, but it will mess up your body. Good luck!"

• Dey...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I took an ella one pill after having unprotected sex, 12 hours after. After only 1 week, I started experiencing headaches, which I never have, bloating, nausea, back pains, sore breasts. I was sweating during the night and couldn’t sleep properly. These symptoms were ongoing for 3 weeks already. I took pregnancy tests, all negative, but my body was acting very weird. I felt I was about to get my period, but it wouldn't come. It was 2 weeks late! So I think I had all the side effects of this medication. It does work, so do not stress about a late period, it does happen!"

• 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."

• ano...
• January 2, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Had unprotected sex on the 13th of Dec; he ejaculated inside me. My cycle is irregular, but that time it started on the 1st of Dec, which means it was my fertile window when I had sex. No chance to buy MAP without a prescription, so I went to the doctor and also used suppositories to avoid any stomach pain. So I took it ~42 hours after sex. W1: no side effects; W2: sore breasts, very strange nipples, tired, some pelvic pain, so I was almost sure I was pregnant because I've never felt something like this. So, 12 days after sex (4 days before the next period) I took the 1st test - negative. 2nd - 17 days after sex - negative. My period started 3-4 days later (usually can come earlier but not later), and in the beginning, it was unusually light, but now, on day 2, it seems to be okay. Blood test 20 days after sex showed HCG"

• ER1...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 7, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took EllaOne twice in one cycle - approximately 3.5 weeks apart. The first was due to a missed pill, and the second out of paranoia. The first pill caused very tender breasts, nausea, and just genuinely feeling unwell. I took a pregnancy test to check (2 days late for my period), and it was negative. The second pill was then taken, approximately just over three weeks after the first. My period in total was 5 days late. So EllaOne did work. However, it did give some scary pregnancy symptoms, which is why I haven’t rated it 10/10."

• 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."

• 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!"

• 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."

• 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."

• Jen...
• August 14, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I took EllaOne about an hour after having sex with my partner. The condom burst; it was an unfortunate accident. This happened 6 days before I was due for my cycle, which is quite regular. The only side effect I endured was breast tenderness for a few days afterwards. No spotting or bleeding. On the day I was due for my period, I suffered abdominal pains which I wouldn't have associated with cycle pains. When my period didn't come, that is when I started frantic researching; reading forums can be very scary and stress you out even more. I had a tendency to latch onto negative experiences. I stressed myself out to the point of sickness. My period arrived 2 days late, and I know that EllaOne did the job :) Everybody is unique. Relax!"

• M19...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 15, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I thought I would never come on my period as I took this pill nearly 3 days after unprotected sex! But I finally came on my period, and boy, am I glad... I had all sorts of pregnancy symptoms, such as sore boobs (extremely!), nausea, tiredness... but this pill does work, so just give it time!"

• Tan...
• July 22, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I’m leaving this review here to help others because I was absolutely terrified I was pregnant for three weeks! I took Ella one after a stupid mistake a week after my period started. At first, I didn’t think too much about it, but the second week, oh my gosh, I think I got every pregnancy symptom under the sun. My breasts hurt so much, nothing like it, I had constant abdominal pains, I felt nauseous, I was so anxious. The breast pain died down after a week, but my breasts were still aching and felt heavy, and I thought that’s it, I’m pregnant. I was a mess, and I didn’t know what to do with myself. The reviews here really helped me, so I’m leaving this review to say even though I convinced myself I was pregnant, my period came right on time. Please try not to worry, the pill is very effective, but I really don’t ever want to take it again! Three weeks of intense stress."

• 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."

• 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."

• Ell...
• January 25, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex on 1/9/21. I took “Take Action” (generic emergency contraception) the next day. I was reading about Take Action, and it said that it would not work for anyone that is more than 165 lbs. So I went to get a prescription for Ella because Ella will work for someone who weighs more than that. I took it on the morning of 1/12/21. I’m not sure if it was from taking both emergency contraceptives, but I was very, very nauseous. I would eat and then throw up. Any smell would just make me so sick. Also, my boobs were extremely sore. I was afraid that both ECs may have failed. I was very stressed. I took a pregnancy test just to ease my mind, and it was negative. I was due for my period on 1/26/21, and I got it today. One day early! Thank goodness for Ella! It worked!! Anyone stressing about this, you will be okay!!"

• 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."

• Dee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I wanted to share my experience, hopefully, it could help. So I took Ella 4 days after I had unprotected sex and 2 days after my ovulation. On the first night, nothing really happened, but a day later, I felt very hormonal, moody, breast tenderness, nausea-almost every symptom of pregnancy. On the second day, I started to have a very strong headache, altogether, it was really heavy, and I felt not in control of my body. On the third day, I got my period, so it does work, which makes me really happy, but the side effects are not easy."

• 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."

• Anonymous
• May 23, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Used this after ovulation, so wasn't sure if it would be helpful. Had some bad side effects: cramps, bad ache, sore boobs, tiredness. Really thought I was pregnant, but got my period about a week later, a bit earlier than expected, but all good."

• RAC...
• May 6, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took Ellaone within 12 hours of sex (condom failed). Was slightly worried afterward as I was reading about how Ella only works before you ovulate, I was sure I had ovulated the day before having sex. I was a day late for my period when I’m usually a day or two early. I bled really lightly for around two days (not enough to soak up a tampon), which was unusual for me. My moods have been all over the place, I’m absolutely exhausted all the time, my boobs hurt, and I’ve been getting mild uterine cramps, which feel like I’m about to start a period, but nothing shows. I’ve taken two pregnancy tests, and both are negative. If I was pregnant, it would show a positive by now, so I’m confident I’m not pregnant. Waiting for my next period to arrive, and hopefully, I will start feeling back to my normal self again! I definitely wouldn’t use Ella again due to the awful side effects and not feeling absolutely confident in the pill."

• Den...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 7, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Took EllaOne on March 26th. 3 days before ovulation day. Still waiting for my period, it should come next week, but the side effects are really terrible. You feel 100% pregnant-tender breasts, dizziness, stomach cramps, etc. I'm reading comments and hoping for the best! Good luck to all of us!"