Aftera for Emergency Contraception User Reviews (Page 2)

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

"I wanted to write a review because reading reviews was the only thing that helped me relax while waiting for my period. I took Aftera 15 days ago after having unprotected sex. He completely finished inside of me twice, and this was 2-3 days before ovulation. I waited 40 hours before I took the pill because I had a big workday the day after the incident, and I remember that I always have had terrible side effects with morning-after pills. But I wouldn’t suggest that! Take the pill right away!! And man, oh man, the side effects are terrible for me. I swore I was pregnant. I was dizzy off and on with nausea for the past two weeks. My boobs were huge, and I had cramping pretty much since I took the pill. The cramping was not like normal period cramps, which made me nervous because I was worried about implantation cramping. Part of me was so worried I was pregnant. But my period came one day before it was supposed to, and I feel so relieved. Try to hang in there! Let’s try and practice safe sex!"

• Nob...
• February 13, 2017

"So I had a crazy college night where there was no condom used, I'm not on birth control, and this relentless boy literally came all over my area. I was freaking out. He bought me Aftera the next day and I took it immediately, probably like 6 hours after having sex. I read the reviews and started panicking because so many people claimed they got pregnant. Anyways, a week later I got my period (YAY!), so if you use it when you should, you'll be fine! Something to keep in mind is that most people that write reviews are people that have SUPER STRONG experiences with products. You're more likely to write a negative review if you're frustrated with a product rather than satisfied because it did what it was supposed to, so don't panic! (:"

• Jes...
• September 3, 2017

"During unprotected sexual intercourse, he fully ejaculated inside of me (I guess on accident, I'm not even sure). But I did not want a kid at all, so he offered to get me the pill. About 43 hours later, I took Aftera, which I was kind of worried about because it was the off-brand, but I took it anyway. About a week later, I had bleeding for 4 days (not my period), and ever since then, I had very bad symptoms including cramps, back pains, headaches, and much more. I always felt tired and was very moody, but needless to say, about 13 days late, I ended up getting my period! This pill worked for me, but I am pretty sure it has a lot to do with the fact that all this happened right when my last period ended, so I was for sure not ovulating. But don't worry!"

• Anonymous
• November 12, 2019

"Sharing my experience because these reviews calmed me down! Disclaimer: I probably wasn't going to get pregnant regardless of Aftera, so I can't attest to its effectiveness. I am on the combination pill for birth control, but I had missed two pills prior to my placebo week, and the condom broke when I was having sex on 10/23 after my placebo week (he did not finish in me). I took Aftera 8 hours after, and I didn't experience any cramps or nausea, but I broke out so bad on my chin about a day after. I have awful anxiety, and I was so worried about getting pregnant that I was making myself nauseous and crampy for the next couple of weeks. Today (11/12), I took a First Response test, and it was negative! Stay off of Google, you will most likely be totally okay! Worrying will only make you experience pregnancy symptoms, and I had literally convinced myself that I was pregnant. Take a deep breath and take a test after three weeks if you're stressed."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 13, 2019

"My period is over an entire month late, about 40 days now. How normal is this? After 2 weeks of my missed period, that is when I started to freak out. I've been taking pregnancy tests about 2 times a day, even went to the doctor, who confirmed I am not pregnant. My cramps are crazy, beyond this world in pain. I have a lot of anxiety. I've taken Plan B in the past and never had this issue."

• and...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 16, 2016

"I'm doing this because I was in the same position as many other people who have accidents while having sex. My case was the broken condom. I had sex on July 7 and took the Aftera pill after 25 hours from having sex. My only symptom from the pill was a late period. I was supposed to get my period on July 12, and it didn't arrive, I was beginning to worry. I gave it a wait, and here I am 4 days later, cramping and with my period. Don't worry too much, just let the pill do its work. You will be okay."

• Bh1...
• August 3, 2015

"Ladies and gents, calm down. This stuff works. I stressed myself out for a whole week about it. My girlfriend and I had unprotected sex, and I finished inside her, and she was ovulating. We went and got the pill the next morning, about 11 hours later, and I started freaking out. It ended up she's not pregnant, and I am elated. The stuff works. Use it for emergencies only, and I think it is dependable. I hope this helps some people stressing. I know I had to go to this website to calm me down, too. Just wait, it'll be okay."

• Jus...
• November 16, 2016

"This product worked well for me. I took it 24 hours after unprotected sex, and it worked well for me. It cost $39.99 at CVS, about $10 cheaper than Plan B, and to me, it was worth it. Although I was nervous to buy the generic brand because of the reviews, it worked well in my eyes. The only symptoms I received were mild cramping and a slight headache, but nothing too crazy. The only downfall to this product is it made my period 2 days late, but yet again, my period dates fluctuate so much that it could have just been on time. P.S. I weigh about 275 pounds for anyone who is concerned about there being a weight limit."

• Anonymous
• March 19, 2019

"My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex (I know, stupid!) because he forgot a condom on Sunday, March 10th, around 6:30 PM, he came in me. I had ovulated 8 days before on March 2nd and was expecting my period a week from March 10th. We’re both late teens, so we are way too young to have a child. I took Aftera the next day around 4:30 PM (22 hours after sex) and felt fine the rest of the day. I had bad cramping and bloating for the next 3 days. I also experienced fatigue. My period was a day late. BUT IT WORKED!!! Don’t stress, everything's gonna be okay."

• A T...
• June 19, 2019

"Had to use this on two separate occasions. He didn’t finish in both scenarios, but I vouched for the pill anyways. The first time I took it less than an hour after the act. Period was on time, but wow, the flow intensity was weird. When it happened again, I took it a whopping 71 hours afterward. Period was a day later than expected, and the flow intensity was weird again. Overall, the product works, but you better get ready for a whack period."

• Joa...
• August 10, 2019

"This pill did not work for me. I took it the day after I had unprotected sex. What I didn't know was that if you are ovulating or ovulated that week, the pill isn't going to work. One of the ways the pill works is that it stops you from ovulating, but only if you aren't currently doing so, if that makes sense."

• big...
• June 8, 2019

"My boyfriend and I had unprotected sex on the morning of May 18th (4 days after my period ended). He did not finish inside of me, but after reading stuff about pre-cum, I began to freak myself out. I am not on any type of birth control and was getting close to my predicted day of ovulation, so I went to the pharmacy and took the pill 13 hours after. 5 days after taking it, I began to get horrible cramps and bled for 3 days. The bleeding was light and not like a normal period. I also experienced intense mood swings and intrusive thoughts. I was so sad that not even my boyfriend or best friend could cheer me up. I also had the ovulation-type discharge for about 2 weeks. The side effects of this pill often mimic pregnancy symptoms, so try not to read too much on the internet. While it has been a long and anxiety-filled month, I woke up today to see that my period arrived pretty much on schedule (1 day late) and I have never been happier! Your period will come even if the pill throws you off a bit :)"

• jaz...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2020

"Aftera worked 100% for me. I had unprotected sex, and he came inside of me, but 4-5 hours later I took Aftera, and a week later I got my period. The cramps were a lot worse, but it was definitely worth it."

• Phe...
• October 25, 2019

"So I had protected and unprotected sex the same day, used the pull-out method, but I’m not on birth control, and it isn’t always effective, so I went to get Plan B, but they were out, so I bought this brand Aftera. I was a bit skeptical at first because I’ve never heard of this brand. I took it about 1 hour after. It was on Friday. The next day, I had awful stomach pain and felt dizzy, tired, weak, and nauseous. This subsided the next couple of days. I was paranoid because I saw thick discharge on day 3, but that’s just the pill working because it thickens your cervical mucus. A week later, I got my period! It did make my period come a week earlier, but it works. Don’t stress too much and convince yourself you’re pregnant, as long as you take it on time, you’ll be good. I believe I was ovulating too, so this pill saved me. Side effects suck, but it’s better than being pregnant!"

• Tea...
• September 19, 2021

"I’m a 20-year-old Christian. Christians are not perfect, and sometimes we make mistakes, but we just have to try not to make them again. But when I tell you, God and this pill came through, I am still praising till this day, but my experience was really scary."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 28, 2023

"I don’t know if taking this pill was really necessary, but I took it just to be safe, especially since I’m still a teen. My boyfriend and I did the pullout method, and he finished really close to it, to the point where I didn’t know if some was inside or not. As I said, just to be safe, I took this pill 2 days later. I didn’t have any symptoms. I did have spotting for like 4 days. But let me tell you, this pill really messed up my period cycle. I saw that the pill could cause your period to come late, like for a week or so. Turns out I was 19 days late from when it was supposed to come! Almost 3 weeks! I was so stressed waiting for it to come these couple of days, thinking I was for sure pregnant. I just want to say it’s possible for your period to come this late, just how mine did, so don’t worry too much and give it time. Also, please be safe, unlike how I was."

• Yee...
• October 24, 2019

"I’ve unfortunately (on my end) used this brand a few times now and have had pleasant experiences so far. The condom slipped off inside me the day I was due to ovulate. The next morning, I purchased and took the Aftera pill within about 9 hours of the accident. Afterwards, I was doing some reading on the internet, and I saw all the skepticism about the effectiveness of emergency contraceptives for women of a higher BMI (that’s me). Reading that stressed me out a bit, but it turns out that I am not pregnant! My period even started three days early! The only downsides to Aftera are that it makes me feel a little depressed, and I break out a little longer than usual."

• Lea...
• October 12, 2018

"I took Aftera about 12 hours after unprotected sex on the day I was ovulating. I opted for Aftera because Plan B wasn't available where I was. I have taken Plan B, ella, and other emergency contraceptives before. All very effective with little to no noticeable side effects, other than throwing off your period's schedule. With Aftera, I didn't have any side effects until about 7 days after I took the pill. An extreme amount of bloating, cramps, extremely sore breasts, and a tightening feeling in the stomach, which for me made me feel as if I were pregnant. Being that with both of my pregnancies, the tightening of the stomach was my most noticeable change in my body. I wasn't due for my period until 13 days after I had sex and wasn't initially worried, but with all of the side effects and having unprotected sex when ovulating, it had me feeling as if I was pregnant. Day 11 arrived, and the side effects were so strong, but my period started. NOT pregnant!"

• T0t...
• May 17, 2016

"My boyfriend and I always have safe sex, but this time the condom seemed to come off inside me, and we didn't notice until after he finished. I took Aftera about 1 hour after it happened. It really works. My ovulation window was around that time, and I was freaking out. My period comes every 30 days, and I got it on time! (two weeks after taking the pill). I'm on my third day of having my period, and it is lighter than usual, but not to a big degree. The only symptoms I got from the pill were dizziness, nausea, and fatigue. This was my first time taking Aftera, and it was very effective. The sooner you take it, the better it works."

• Jad...
• October 11, 2018

"So I took Aftera because I had unprotected sex on the last day of my period. He didn’t finish inside of me, but I was worried about precum. After taking the pill, I started feeling tightness in my stomach and cramps. About a couple of days later, I also had some spotting a few days later from taking the pill. About three weeks later, I had tiredness, mood swings, headaches, more urination, fatigue, increased hunger... just about the symptoms for pregnancy. Now my period was 9 DAYS LATE! But I got pink discharge, then I started officially bleeding about three days after the discharge. But I got my period, right now I don’t know about its heaviness or anything, but it feels like it’s going to be a little bit more harsh than normal but pretty normal. It works! I'm not sure if it will work if you had unprotected sex while ovulating. I was very stressed and anxious, so I made sure to leave a review for other women experiencing similar situations! Hope this helps! Good luck!!!"

• Anonymous
• September 9, 2019

"It works! Okay, so I’ve used both Aftera and Plan B (Aftera more times than Plan B), and I’m mainly posting this comment because of something I was incredibly worried about. Apparently, if you are over 160 pounds (I can’t remember the exact weight), levonorgestrel is less likely to work as an emergency pill, or so that’s what the internet says. This made me feel crazy worried. I thought for sure I was going to end up pregnant. I had unprotected sex where my boyfriend finished inside of me twice within a couple of hours, and I haven’t been on any type of birth control in 5 years, including condoms. I took the Aftera pill almost exactly 12 hours later. I had some spotting, and then started my period on the 28th day almost like clockwork. This pill has worked in my experience."

• SHM...
• January 13, 2025

"I took Aftera on the 5th day of my cycle, just to have peace of mind after unprotected sex. I had no side effects, and my ovulation symptoms showed up later than expected. But it made my period 12 days late, which was kind of worrying."

• Gue...
• August 24, 2015

"I know it's hard not to freak out, but guys, try to calm down and wait for the effect of the pill. On August 6th, my condom broke and I came inside my girl without noticing it. After the accident, in an hour and a half, she took the pill (Aftera), and all we could do was wait. It was the longest days of my life because we had just met, and also she has very irregular periods, not having even a menstrual cycle over the last three months. However, after ten days and some moderate side effects, she got her period. That really relieved me, and I am pretty sure the pill did its job. I found this site during my anxious time, and reading these reviews helped me not to lose my mind. Always use a condom!"

• Ken...
• February 11, 2019

"Took Aftera the morning after unprotected sex (my partner ejaculated inside of me multiple times the night before). This pill works. I had no side effects, and my period came on time. I'm shocked to have read so many negative reviews about this drug. Like previously stated, I had no issues. While I'm thankful for emergency contraceptives, as women, we must do better. If you are sexually active, PLEASE visit a doctor and get on birth control. It really is our safest option."

• Gab...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 2, 2017

"My boyfriend and I had sex on the very last day of my period. I keep careful track of it and keep note. Without noticing, the condom broke and came in me (Jan 20). It was 6 a.m. and there were no pharmacies open around me, so I had to wait until 10, a good 4 hours after the incident. CVS didn't have Plan B and opted for Aftera, the next available. She said it was the same thing, only $10 less. Two weeks after taking the pill, I had terrible breast tenderness, swelling, I had light cramps that would come and go every so often. Three weeks came and still no period. FINALLY, on Feb 18, my period came. This pill is extremely strong, different side effects for different people. Hope this helps someone. GOOD LUCK, GIRLS!"