Ulipristal and Sore Breasts: What Users Say (Page 5)

• Ann...
• September 20, 2021

Ulipristal 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."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2021

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "I thought I’d share because reading these entries are the only thing that stopped me from going mad these past few weeks! I took Ella after a condom broke (I’m not on the pill). I took it a few days after ovulation, so I was very worried it wouldn’t work. My period is usually very regular, and after a week of it being late, I began to freak out. I took two pregnancy tests a week apart, both negative, but was convinced I was pregnant. I had all the symptoms - sore boobs, weird taste in mouth, strange cramping, everything. Lo and behold, this morning my period came! I was so surprised and relieved I nearly cried. I promise you, this pill works, even after ovulation. It might delay your period a bit more than “a few days,” but take some pregnancy tests to put your mind at ease and just wait it out. It’ll be okay; promise!!"

• Lou...
• March 21, 2021

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "Took the Ella pill 25 hours after unprotected sex. I was at the end of my period when I took it. When my next period came after that, it was late by 12 days, which is very unusual because my period normally works like clockwork. The week before I got my period, I was very anxious and worried that I was pregnant, I was also very nauseous and had sore and tender breasts, so I had myself fully convinced that I was pregnant. When I did get my period, it was a light bleed for a day and then got heavier. Ella obviously does work and is effective, if you’re worried about being late, it’s just that your hormones have been thrown all over the place because of the pill. And the worst thing is worrying about it and being anxious because it’ll only delay your period even more."

• Lou...
• March 21, 2021

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "Took the Ella pill 25 hours after unprotected sex. I was at the end of my period when I took it. When my next period came after that, it was late by 12 days, which is very unusual because my period normally works like clockwork. The week before I got my period, I was very anxious and worried that I was pregnant, I was also very nauseous and had sore and tender breasts, so I had myself fully convinced that I was pregnant. When I did get my period, it was a light bleed for a day and then got heavier. Ella obviously does work and is effective, if you’re worried about being late, it’s just that your hormones have been thrown all over the place because of the pill. And the worst thing is worrying about it and being anxious because it’ll only delay your period even more."

• Luc...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2021

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "I was reading all the comments after taking ella because of unprotected sex during my fertile week (with early pull out, of course). I was so stressed because I took it 2 days after my calculated ovulation day. However, I got my period 2 days after my expected period date, which is not too late. To anyone considering not taking it because they are past their ovulation, just take it. Better safe than sorry. The only bad thing about the pill is the side effects, sore nipples and mood swings mostly for me. But it works. Be safe."

• Lov...
• July 4, 2021

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "I had unprotected sex twice, 3 days apart (19 & 21). The first time I was set to ovulate the day after, and the second I was still in ovulation. I took a Plan B on the 20th, although he didn’t ejaculate in me, but I’m very paranoid. The second time, he did ejaculate in me, so I took Ella the very next day, 22nd, after calling PPH and getting a script the same day. It wasn’t a complete 24 hours because I had sex very late that night, around 11:30 pm. I experienced gas at first. My stomach became very bloated. Then I started to cramp and experience spotting on and off till my period came on the 2nd of July, which was 5 days before my scheduled period according to the Flo app. I read that Plan B and Ella can counteract if taken within 5 days of each other, but thankfully that wasn’t the case with me. Even on my period, I’m still very bloated, and also I did have bad acne, backache, and sore breasts after taking those contraceptives. But it worked! Hope this helped."

• 123...
• February 18, 2021

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "I took EllaOne the morning after our condom slipped off on January 27th. He didn’t come inside, and we realized pretty quickly that there was no condom on, but I was panicking because it was two days from my estimated date of ovulation. I just had an ectopic pregnancy with tube removal, so lots of stress about the chances of getting pregnant so soon. I had tons of side effects the following week - cramps, sore breasts, headaches, dizziness, nausea. I felt pregnant, so I was freaking out. My period was supposed to come on February 16th, but I was so stressed that I took a pregnancy test each week, even though I knew it was too soon to take one. On February 15th, I started to feel a little bit nauseous again — took 2 pregnancy tests more just to have some peace of mind, all negative. My period finally came yesterday, only 2 days late. I’d recommend EllaOne if it’s your only option. Side effects were awful."

• ssb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 15, 2021

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "Took Ellaone 4 days after having unprotected sex (while ovulating). Took a pregnancy test a week after, and it was negative. Got my period just a couple of days later than expected. Side effects for me were sore boobs (pretty painful and lasted for over a week) and nausea."

• Str...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2021

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "I promised I would share this afterward, hopefully to reassure someone reading these reviews. I took ella one around 18 hours later, I was, according to various apps, 4 days maybe less before ovulation. The pharmacist told me this was the strongest, so said this was the best. After I took ella, I felt sick for around a day and had a headache! I also felt completely moody. In the run-up to my normal period date, I felt sickly at night and had incredibly sore breasts. I was a walking hormone, also with tears. I took around 7 tests, all negative. I honestly think that was more paranoia! I got my period a few days later than normal. It does work! I won’t say don’t stress because it is so hard! It made my anxiety so bad! I won’t ever rush out to take this again, but girls and any guys reading because they are worried, it works for so many people, including me!"

• its...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 14, 2021

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "I have a 28-day cycle. I had my last period on May 18th and had a small accident on the 30th of May, which was showing as my more fertile period. Didn’t want to take any chances, took Ella the next day. I had some light cramps for 2-3 days after taking the pill, but didn’t need to take any painkillers, usually I don’t get cramps during my period, and this was new to me. I typically have breast tenderness and pain, and I had that this month too. I spent a fair amount of time stressing and panicking like everyone else here, but today, on the 14th of June, I got my period 1 day earlier than expected. I was worried that it would be delayed like many women here write, but it turned out okay after all. All thanks to Ella! Trust the process, ladies!"

• Hey...
• April 13, 2021

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "I don't usually write reviews, but I just went through this stressful time, and I want to cheer everyone up as well. So, I had sex, and the condom broke. It was about 2 AM, so I had to wait until morning. I took ella within 12 hours, but because I just came off the birth control pill, my period fluctuated, and it’s hard to predict my ovulation day. They said the pill might not work, or it may be too late. I was so worried and honestly crying every day. I experienced nothing but breast pain 3 days after taking ella. Then, a week after the day I had sex, my period came! I’ve never been this happy for getting my period. So, good luck to those who’re worrying, don’t stress out too much."

• heb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 16, 2021

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "I've just been through a very hard time partly because of Ella. So I had UPS around ovulation day and took Ella just 20 mins after that. I thought it's gonna be just fine. But no, constantly for 2 weeks I was extremely tired and dizzy. That's very unusual for me because I did use Ella before without any side effects. Besides, my stress level went through the roof, out of control. I had the feeling like I was actually pregnant (a lot of vaginal discharge, sore breasts, sensitive to smell, lack of energy). I took more than 10 pregnancy tests just to make sure everything was okay because I kept being fatigued. I even made an appointment with a gyno. I was insane when I didn't get my period for like 1 week. Fast forward, I got my period this morning and it's such a relief. I just want to say that do not google anything girl, that'll mess your head up and trust Ella. If you don't feel well, contact a real doctor, but definitely not google."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 2019

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "Well, I took this pill on the 10th of November, almost right after the condom broke. They said that I might only feel some kind of fatigue and headache, but that wasn't what I found. I got 5 out of 10 rare side effects: headache, fatigue - that's fine, but in 1.5 days, I got diarrhea, blood cystitis (that is not even mentioned in the list), genital itching, insomnia, candidiasis (that means that it extremely impacts the hormone level). My periods started 3 days earlier and passed rather usual. And now, I have appeared breast soreness. So I'm a little bit confused. I don't know what will be next and have fear that candidiasis will not leave me until my level of hormones comes back to normal (who knows when it will happen). So that means that there's no use in drinking any pills to treat it. I'm 34, this is my first experience in such a situation. I hope these pills will not impact too much on fertility in the future. Don't want to experience this once again."

• Abi...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 6, 2021

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "So I had UPS December 16th and took EllaOne December 19th. Five days after that, on the 25th, I started spotting and it’s still going now, January 6th. I was quite sure it was implantation bleeding and took a test, negative. But I had a few pregnancy symptoms: sore nipples, nausea, and headaches. The spotting is continuing, and my period is due today, but still just light bleeding. I’ve taken EllaOne probably five times in the last six months and have had irregular spotting through most, but only for about two to three days compared to thirteen days now."

• Lis...
• June 1, 2019

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "Just waiting. I took Ella 3 weeks ago, 2 days after unprotected sex, during fertile days. So far, on day 5 after taking Ella, lots of bleeding and then cramps from the left ovary, feeling tired. Now, 3 weeks later, have spotting and cramping still on the left side. Took a pregnancy test, it came out negative. Now nausea, sore breasts, bigger appetite. So nervous since reading about it not working during ovulation!"

• Les...
• January 14, 2018

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "I took ella exactly one week ago, my partner came inside me. I took ella and didn't experience any side effects until a couple of days later, which was only sore breasts. Amazingly, one week later, and on day 33 of my cycle, I got my period? Which really confuses me because I thought my period would be delayed even later... but it's actually right on time or even a little earlier than it has been recently. I hope it's really my period, it sure does feel like it. I'll be taking a test in a couple of weeks just to be extra sure, but it seems to have worked."

• Bet...
• January 8, 2018

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "My husband and I had an accident the day I was due to ovulate when the condom we were using split. I read that ellaone probably wouldn't be effective so close to ovulation but thought I would take it anyway in case it helped prevent an unwanted pregnancy. I had no side effects at first but 6 days after taking, I started to get very sore nipples, backache, dizziness, and cramps in my pelvis, slight spotting - very similar to the symptoms I had when pregnant with my two children. Naturally, I panicked and spent the whole week worrying, but I think the side effects were just the big dose of progesterone in the tablet - similar to the rise in progesterone you get when pregnant. My period arrived 4 days late."

• Qui...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2017

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "I wanted to share my experience, particularly for the young girls out there who are going through this alone. I know how scary it is thinking you're pregnant when you're basically a child yourself. Whether you are 16, 18, or 32, it's still scary, especially when it's unwanted. Anyway, my boyfriend and I had protected sex, and everything was fine, no leaks, and it didn't break. However, me being me, my mind went into panic mode, and I scared myself to death. So, 3 days after sex, I went to Boots and got EllaOne, along with all the symptoms: nausea, stomach cramps, tiredness, headaches, sore boobs, and backache. Days passed, and I still worried, but my period finally came 1 day late! This pill does work, but always use condoms!"

• Ell...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2022

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "I took this pill after having UPS, and it worked. I took it during my ovulation period. (It did give me a thicker discharge.) It only delayed my period about 3 to 4 days. I did experience breast pain shortly after taking it, for the remainder of the month, until I got my period. I bled more than usual, and it gave me stronger mood swings and irritability. I didn’t have a bad reaction like many of the other girls did in the reviews, so I would recommend it to anybody that has had UPS. (I know everybody’s body reacts differently, but personally I didn’t have a bad experience.)"

• Nip...
• July 25, 2018

For Emergency Contraception "I took this pill on the 8th of June. My last period was May 24. Then I had bronchitis, and the doctor gave me antibiotics on 11 June, and then on the 19th, I took Diflucan because of a yeast infection. Then it was the 24th of June when my period should come, and it didn't, so I had stress and anxiety on the way. Every night I read this forum and others, checking every day my discharge. And I went for 14 pregnancy tests, which all came back negative. I also did the bleach and vinegar test, everything came back negative. Then on the 20th of July, my breasts started getting sore, and I freaked out. My poor girlfriend had to listen to my crazy stressing and also stress crying this whole time after the 24th of June to July 23 when I started spotting. I was thinking that I was pregnant and thought it was implantation bleeding. But today, July 24, is a good day, I started my periods. This pill will mess up your hormones. Try to avoid it, and if you took it, do not trust it. Make sure you take pregnancy tests. This was a really stressful experience that I never want to experience again. But I did have a happy ending."

• Ale...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 10, 2021

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "During sex, the guy said he was cumming, but he said he pulled out, but I did not see any cum. 48 hours later, I took Ella one. My period was 3 days late according to the Flo app. I panicked because my breasts were sore and tender, I had cravings, backache, and took a pregnancy test, which turned out to be negative, thankfully. I was very anxious and prayed, lol, to see my period. Thankfully, I got my period the next morning. I am elated. Always use protection, the delay of waiting for your period is scary."

• Tin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2021

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "Had the UPS on the 8th day of my cycle. First time I had an UPS. Took Ellaone 8 hours after the UPS. I experienced side effects, but mild ones (nausea, sore breasts, lower back pain, cramps,...). The anxiety was the worst part. I lost my appetite and didn't sleep well for a few weeks. My cycle usually lasts 30 days. After weeks of anxious feelings, I got my period 3 days early. HUGE relief."

• Rai...
• April 8, 2021

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "I ups sex March 16th. It was the 7th day of my period. I took Ella on March 17th. Then, the 1st week, I felt sick, and in the second week, cramps in my upper abdomen. Then, in the third week, breast tenderness and clear discharge from the nipple. But in the 4th week, my period came. Today, April 8th, it is two days early. So don't worry, Ella worked. Don't get too stressed because I did, and it caused your period to be late."

• Dgg...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 8, 2021

Ulipristal for Emergency Contraception "Two experiences with ella. In May 2017, I had ups around ovulation. I took ella the following day. Towards the beginning of June, I paused on my way into work and just knew I was pregnant. The light nausea, the uptick in appetite, and a little dizziness were the main notes I'd subconsciously made over the past few days. I was 5 or 6 weeks in after confirmation with the gyno. Anywho, fast forward to now, 2021, and had ups around ovulation mid-September. Took ella towards the tail end of the window as I could not obtain a prescription until then, knowing how badly other EC affect me (suicidal). This time around, I'm having major depression and anxiety along with major mood swings, similar but not as intense as the other EC. Tender breasts a few days now, far more painful than usual PMS. Due for period tomorrow. Know it can delay period, so not holding my breath. I'm rating heavily on the emotional side effects and effectiveness the first time around. Use ASAP, guys."

• Wor...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 16, 2022

For Emergency Contraception "This was my first sex ever, and we ended up with contraceptive failure. He got precum around my vulva, and that was 15 days before the expected period. I got the pill somehow (with side effects). Gyne told me that this is actually the ovulation time and scared the shit out of me (she gave no hope). I got my period with a 3-day delay. Just PMS symptoms came along, like thick discharge, sore breasts, and occasionally tummy pain. This one works, don't get anxious."