Ulipristal and Sore Breasts: What Users Say (Page 4)

• 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."

• Ano...
• January 10, 2020

For Emergency Contraception "I took Ellaone as a precaution as my SO stupidly used the withdrawal method. This was on the last day of my fertile window, so there was a chance I had already ovulated as my cycle varies between 27-29 days. Like others on here, I had sore breasts, stomach cramping, and was a little nauseous/off my food and was, like so many others, convinced I was pregnant. It was not a pleasant experience, especially as the anxiety levels increased significantly. I had spotting for a couple of days leading up to the days of the start of my period, which thankfully came on the earlier end of the cycle (27 days), but had thoughts that it might be implantation bleeding. It’s only when my breasts stopped hurting I realized it wasn’t. I can’t say my experience with Ellaone was great, the side effects definitely wreak havoc with you mentally and physically. If I had the choice of using Ellaone or Levonelle, I think I’d prefer to use the latter."

• Cla...
• May 27, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Took pill 15 hrs after incident when I was 12 days into cycle and got lots of side effects such as moodiness, cramps, tender breasts, bloating, and headaches. It really makes you think you're pregnant, but it's the hormonal disturbance from the pill. Got my period right on time, so safe to say it worked. It's 95 percent effective, so odds are you probably aren't pregnant. If you're worrying, just be patient."

• Bec...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 28, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I have rated this pill 1 star. I am yet to know if it has worked. On Friday, it will be 21 days since I took the pill, so I will do another test then, but like most of you have said, it makes anxiety very high. I can’t remember when I had my period in December, so not sure how late I am, but I haven’t had a period in January, so I’m not sure what’s going on there. Like most of you, I have tiredness and sore boobs, also weeing a lot. I am convinced I’m pregnant. Every time I go to the toilet, I pray that I have come on, but nothing. I just hope it is the pill sending my cycle crazy rather than actual pregnant. XXXX"

• Lol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 25, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I had a very good experience with this pill. I took it immediately after unprotected intercourse (I happened to already have the pill) and on the last day of my ovulation. I was very anxious and scared that it wouldn’t work because my BMI was too high (I weigh about 195-200 lbs). Two days later, I had a tiny bit of nausea, but that was the only symptom I suffered from the pill. About a week or two later, I started getting my usual PMS symptoms (cramping, tender breasts, acne, weight gain, bloating), and then I got my period a day early! This worked well for me despite my weight, and I’m one of the lucky few where it didn’t make my period late. I’m glad I took it."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 14, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I was reading all the reviews and can relate to all the symptoms of feeling pregnant: sore breasts, cramping, dizziness, etc. I thought this was just part of the pill working. I took the pill on the 16th of Sep, 36 hrs after intercourse. I was due to ovulate 2 days after. I’m 12 days late, and unfortunately, I’ve just found out I’m pregnant. I’m in so much shock, never thought I would be pregnant :("

• Kat...
• April 19, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "Have never had to use a morning-after pill before, but after a condom mishap at the end of last month, I found that I needed to. Filled out a form through an online doctor and chose Ella One as 'it's thought to be more effective' than the other one offered. It was only five days since my last period and took EllaOne within the first 72 hours, though it’s supposedly 95% effective right through the five days. I had absolutely no symptoms immediately after taking the tablet, so that was all fine. About a week and a half later, I started with pregnancy symptoms: sore boobs, nausea, headaches, etc. Fast forward to today, period is two days late, and I have had 2 positive pregnancy tests! Absolutely gutted. I would definitely not recommend ellaOne!"

• Pol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "So I took the pill around the 12th of the month, it was a few days before I was ovulating and have taken Ella once before, all fine. Two weeks later, the day I was supposed to come on my period, I started experiencing extreme bloatedness, tiredness, and cramps. A day or two later, my breasts felt heavy and sore, then it kind of wore off after a few days. I took four pregnancy tests, all negative. My cycle finally started two weeks later than normal, for which those two weeks I was convinced I was pregnant and barely any sleep because of the stress. So lesson learned, it does work, however, I will be more responsible next time."

• Mbb...
• December 13, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I took ella one week ago. It's actually the second time I've had to take it in this cycle after years of being on a regular contraceptive. My periods are irregular, so I have no way of working out when I ovulate. Since taking the pill, my breasts have been painfully tender, and today they feel heavier, sore, with more sensitive nipples. Originally, after taking the pill, I had cramps, but I've had funny sensations in my stomach ever since, possibly the pulling of the uterus feeling others have spoken about. I took the pill within 3-6 hours of this mishap. My side effects/symptoms are like when I've been pregnant previously, and so the breasts are alarming me, but they've been sensitive since taking the pill, so could this be effects of the pill? I had to rate this to post, please ignore my rating."

• Mbb...
• December 13, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I took ella one week ago. It's actually the second time I've had to take it in this cycle after years of being on a regular contraceptive. My periods are irregular, so I have no way of working out when I ovulate. Since taking the pill, my breasts have been painfully tender, and today they feel heavier, sore, with more sensitive nipples. Originally, after taking the pill, I had cramps, but I've had funny sensations in my stomach ever since, possibly the pulling of the uterus feeling others have spoken about. I took the pill within 3-6 hours of this mishap. My side effects/symptoms are like when I've been pregnant previously, and so the breasts are alarming me, but they've been sensitive since taking the pill, so could this be effects of the pill? I had to rate this to post, please ignore my rating."

• Mbb...
• December 13, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "I took ella one week ago. It's actually the second time I've had to take it in this cycle after years of being on a regular contraceptive. My periods are irregular, so I have no way of working out when I ovulate. Since taking the pill, my breasts have been painfully tender, and today they feel heavier, sore, with more sensitive nipples. Originally, after taking the pill, I had cramps, but I've had funny sensations in my stomach ever since, possibly the pulling of the uterus feeling others have spoken about. I took the pill within 3-6 hours of this mishap. My side effects/symptoms are like when I've been pregnant previously, and so the breasts are alarming me, but they've been sensitive since taking the pill, so could this be effects of the pill? I had to rate this to post, please ignore my rating."

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 12, 2023

For Emergency Contraception "This page has been a godsend for me. I took ella one around 32 hours after unprotected sex. I realized that it was the day after the expected ovulation day. I have been so worried waiting for two weeks to see whether this had worked. I had seen so much information online stating it wouldn’t work if I had already ovulated. The tablet definitely made me more anxious than usual and had some mood swings. I had sore boobs and cramps around 2 days after taking it, and this continued for the two weeks (convinced I was pregnant), however, I got my period on the day it was due. So try not to let the reviews where it hasn’t worked make you worry too much. However, due to the anxiety and mood swings, I will not be taking this pill again!"

• pil...
• May 5, 2019

For Emergency Contraception "I took the pill a couple of days ago. Felt a bit sick the first day with mild abdominal discomfort and very tender breasts. Still have abdominal discomfort two days in and noticeable bloating. Also feel quite tired a lot of the time."

• Kat...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 16, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "Took ella after having UPS during my fertile window, no side effects until my period was due, which is when I started having sore boobs and feeling moody. One day after missing my period, I did a pregnancy test to be safe, it was negative. Now today, five days later than expected, my period has come! This pill will delay your period, so be prepared for that!"

• Nin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 21, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I had intercourse, and the condom split halfway without realizing until he pulled out, and then we noticed he ejaculated inside me. And then the next day, I realized I was ovulating within 3 days (Flo). I had a hangover the next day, vomiting up from the alcohol. I went to Boots for the Plan B. They offered me the Ella one, and they said if I vomit, it wouldn’t be effective, so I waited until the following day (34 hours later after intercourse). After taking the pill, I had severe belly cramps, and it was getting more severe as the days went on. I was researching, am I pregnant? I kept re-reading on the internet how the pill isn’t effective during ovulation. I was convinced I’m pregnant. A week went by, and I still had cramping, my breasts were tender, I kept getting headaches. I was overeating. I was getting discharges (white milky discharges). I was going out of my mind. By week 2, I kept cramping, I was overly tired. By week 3, I finally started my period 3 days early."

• ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 8, 2023

For Emergency Contraception "I requested the MAP following a split condom. I took Ellaone 12 hours afterwards. I only had mild side effects of stomach bloating for a few hours after taking it, some mild nausea 24 hrs later, intermittent breast tenderness for a week or so, and some constipation. I have a cycle of 28 to 30 days and was on day 16 but unsure if I had ovulated (I normally have a change in discharge, etc., but hadn't noticed unfortunately). In the days before my normal period was due, I felt increased breast tenderness and swelling, achy and heavy legs, and lots of mild cramps, so I'd say more than a normal month of PMS. My period arrived this morning, 5 days late. I am very relieved as I am heading towards menopause and a new baby would not be on our plan at our age! I agree with other reviewers that my PMS symptoms have been more acute than normal, and I understand that anxiety is a big issue and can heighten your symptoms. So try to be calm, ladies, and I hope it works out well for you."

• Mel...
• August 4, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I took the pill 5 hours after having intercourse on holidays with my partner the day I was ovulating. I'm 40 and healthy, this was my first time taking anything like this. I had no side effects for the first few weeks, my next due period was 6 days late. My side effect symptoms: headaches, cramps, bloated tummy, extremely sore breasts like so bad, I also had pressure pain on the bone about 2 inches up from the anal area. My period came, lasted 4 days, not too heavy or light. After a few days, I was spotting on and off, then I started bleeding for 2 full days, very heavy, bright red with tiny dark clots. Day 3, 4, and 5, which is now, I'm still spotting. Symptoms again since last night: headache, bloated, and really just feeling rubbish. I had full blood work done a few days ago, including hormones and thyroid, the only thing that showed up was iron overload, this sample was sent to another lab. I haven't taken contraceptives in 7 years as I wanted to be free of them, as I was on them for too long prior to that. My period is a 28-day cycle, well, was before Ella one."

• Kay...
• November 9, 2017

For Emergency Contraception "My period is 9 days late, but the pregnancy test says negative. Since taking the pill, I've had increasingly bad cramps, back pain, and very sore breasts. I've had sharp stabbing pain on the right side of my pelvis with certain movements. I would not recommend this form of emergency contraceptive, as I've used others and had significantly fewer side effects."

• Unk...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 8, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "Took the pill Jan 29th after an accident with the condom where it broke. Last period was the last week of December finishing January 2nd. Was scheduled to be on my period w/c 7th Feb, however, I missed my whole period in Feb, so I automatically thought I was pregnant. Was going to schedule a doctor's appointment, but luckily my period arrived today weeks later. The PMS was bad, the bloating, the cramps, the mood swings, and tender breasts were really bad. I was having panic attacks and feeling nauseous - won't be taking this again, but grateful it works. Definitely delays your period for longer than 7 days. Stay safe, girls x."

• Anx...
• November 4, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "So I had unprotected sex on 10/23, and he pulled out, but of course, me being the anxiety freak that I am, I had to take Ella a couple of hours after the incident. I didn’t feel any side effects the first 5 days, but now a week after taking Ella, I have tender breasts, nausea, some cramping, and a lot of bloating. I’ve been taking pregnancy tests, but as an OB-GYN told me, it’s too early to even get a positive if I was pregnant. I bought a lot of tests to test throughout the coming weeks. I’m so worried and just want to get my period already. I got my last period on 10/14, and I’m so irregular, so I’ll just have to keep testing. Wish me luck, girls."

• Jus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 9, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "I took this 5 days after unprotected sex. I had horrid side effects, which did ease up after the first week but still had bloating, strange burning stomach pains, and tender breasts. Was taking early pregnancy tests daily, period was two days late, but I’m now on day 2 of my period and I’m so happy I came on. This website really eased my mind. Please don’t take this drug if you don’t have to, if you do, take levonorgestrel instead, as this drug is very harsh on the body."

• z12...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 20, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "So my boyfriend and I had sex on March 20th. I was stressing because I overthink a lot, so I did end up taking Ella, but on the 5th window. I had no symptoms at first, but before my period was due, I started having really sore boobs, felt really bloated, and had headaches every day, so I was worried. Today I got my period, a week late, but I'm so relieved, and now I know I was literally stressing for nothing! The reviews on this page have really calmed me down, so I thought I'd share my experience too. It does work however long after you take it! Try not to worry too much x."

• Lex...
• September 4, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "First of all, my English is not good, so I apologize. Just wanted to share my experience because I spent a whole month in constant worry and reading this page (which really helped). So long story short, I had unprotected sex (the day after my ovulation), he didn’t come in me, but I was paranoid. I took ella 50 hours after, two days, and no side effects. But then I started experiencing weird on-and-off sharp pain, mostly in my right ovary. That lasted for about 2 weeks. Then I started having sore boobs, increased appetite, I also had nosebleeds (which is the early sign of pregnancy), so I was super scared. My period came today, seven days late, all tests negative. So it does what it should, but side effects were crazy for me, and I’m never gonna take it again. Two years ago, I took Plan B, and no side effects. Don’t worry and good luck!❤️"

• Ann...
• September 20, 2021

For Emergency Contraception "Try to avoid this pill if possible! I have taken this pill twice now in the last few months, first time OK, second not so much. First time I took the pill was the day after my period. I had no side effects and came on my period on time as normal the following month. The second time I took this pill was on ovulation day. No side effects right away, but one week after my period was due, my nipples started to be really sore and sensitive, so I’ve done three pregnancy tests, but all came back negative. Finally, two weeks later, I have started with period cramps, but the worst cramps I have ever experienced, my whole legs and jaw shaking uncontrollably!! Finally eased off after taking some strong painkillers, but I’m still not bleeding, so again I’m just waiting and praying for it to come. Safe to say I will never take this pill again, especially in my fertile window."