Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception User Reviews (Page 4)

• Anonymous
• October 2, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I just wanted to leave a review of my experience in case someone else is going through a similar situation. So I had unprotected sex with a guy the day after I had already ovulated. Of course, I read that Plan B isn’t really effective during ovulation or after, so I freaked out. He pulled out, but I was still nervous about possible pregnancy. So, the next day (about 16 hours later), I took the Plan B pill. I had cramping here and there in both my stomach and lower back. A little bit of nausea a few days after taking it. I stressed myself out so much from googling symptoms and whatnot. I thought for sure I might be pregnant, but one day before my period was due, I started spotting lightly, and then I got more intense cramps, and my period came on strong right after. This pill DOES work! People will say it doesn’t during ovulation, but I’ve read a lot of reviews on here and other women say the same thing. Keep your hopes up because your period will eventually come!!"

• jbug
• July 28, 2014

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I took this approximately 48 hours after unprotected sex while I was ovulating. I felt fine after taking the pill. A few days before my period was due, I experienced major mood swings, bloating, cramps, and sore breasts. These symptoms lasted for the few days before I was due, and then the symptoms stopped on the actual day I was due. But no period. Needless to say, I was freaking out! (This is why I am writing this to help others from freaking) -- I was supposed to start on a Friday. Then Saturday rolls around, then Sunday and no period... Just really, really sore breasts on Sunday. That Monday evening, I finally started and had breast tenderness, cramps, headache, tiredness... But at least I started - 3 (longest days of my life) days late."

• Mpz
• July 21, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "Hello ladies. My experience with Plan B has been stressful, to be truly honest. I have used this pill more than 5 times in my life. This year I used it like 3 weeks ago just to be cautious because I was not ovulating, but I was 5 days away from ovulating. I took the pill after 42 hours, and the side effects are awful. I have nausea, I feel tired, I have mild cramps, and worst of all, EXTREMELY SENSITIVE BREASTS! That got me thinking for the past 3 weeks that I might be pregnant, but my period has not arrived yet. I took a pregnancy test, and the results are negative. I know that my period will eventually show up because it isn't the first time I have experienced this. Last time I had very few side effects, and my period arrived 2 months late, so I guess this time it will also take a while, but this pill messes up your body big time."

• anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 2, 2021

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "This has totally been the most stressful almost 2 weeks of my life. So me and my boyfriend were having sex and the condom broke but we didn’t realize that it broke until after he finished in me. I look at my flo period app and I was two days past the main ovulation day but still in my fertile window. I immediately started crying and panicking so the next day I went and got plan b. we then realized on google it says it won’t work if your already ovulation so I was even more freaked out. I didn’t have super extreme symptoms but my boobs were sore and I had horrible mood swings. Not having that many symptoms worried me a little bit but here we are I just got my period 12 days after I took the pill and one day earlier then expected. Just remember that everyone’s body is different and try not to google things even tho it’s almost impossible to do it will give you major anxiety. Best wishes to everyone going through similar things"

• mar_ga
• June 20, 2021

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "IT WORKS. I got my period one day late. I took it after 10 hours of the deed. I was on My 8th day of my menstrual cycle and 5 days before ovulation. However because I was afraid of risks I took it since my app said my fertile window started. I knew the pill was working because I got acne the day after on my chin (hormonal), cramps and sore boobs all next 3 weeks. Mood swings all over the place. I was scared so I took a blood test one day before my estimated period date and it came back negative. Two days after that my period arrived. I feel very tired and painful but I am happy to be out of this craziness. This page helped me a lot to not go crazy. I took plan B 4 times in my life and always worked. Sending you good vibes and peace of mind. You got this!"

• Anonymous
• January 13, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I wanted to tell my story to all girls who are going through a pregnancy scare. I had sex (WHILE OVULATING) with a guy I barely know, and the condom broke, and he finished inside me. I took Plan B within an hour. I was nauseous for 3-4 days, wanted to puke, didn't eat at all due to stress, had to go to the toilet more, and had light pain in the abdomen. After maybe 5-6 days after Plan B, I had brown discharge which was more like a medium period, but it lasted for 3 days. After 2 weeks after intercourse, my period should have started, but because of Plan B, I was sure it would come later than usual, and exactly after 2 weeks, I got my period symptoms: severe breast pain, severe abdominal pain, and mood swings. But after a week, I got my period, and it is so heavy like never before. So girls, don't stress like I did and just trust the pill, it really will do its job."

• Anonymous
• July 9, 2011

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "Well, let's just say that I had a wonderful cruise. When my partner and I were done with all 3 times we've done it, the condom would always go missing. Stressed out, and having to wait until I got off the boat, I ran to the nearest pharmacy to buy the One-Step pill. Mind you, I did take it within the 72 hours as intended. After two weeks of patiently waiting for my period, it came, albeit a few days late. I'm writing this review because I was stressing out about whether the pill worked or not. Just letting you know that it does. And I was pretty close to the 72-hour deadline."

• Avani
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 4, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "Yesterday my boyfriend had unprotected sex, we did two rounds with a 3 hour gap between the rounds. After the second round, like 15 mins later, I took a Plan B and call me crazy but the minute he came inside I just felt it in my soul that I was gonna be pregnant. I've been having side effects of the pill such as nausea, constipation, tiredness, cramps and pains. I'll be back in 3 weeks to update you all."

• Vega
• March 9, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I took the pill 2 days after having unprotected sex. My boyfriend came inside, so I was 100% sure I needed to take it. I took it 4 days after my period had ended. I am 5’0 & 95 pounds. I'm stating that because I think that played a big role in the side effects I experienced. I started bleeding 5 days after taking the pill. I had cramps for over two weeks straight. My whole body ached & it made me fatigued. It was all severe. I threw up twice within the first 3 days. The pill did work. It made my next period 21 days late. The stress was real. Do not stress, it works! Just be aware that the dose is heavy & every body reacts differently to it."

• Sarah
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 9, 2019

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I, stupidly, had unprotected sex the day before ovulation. He finished inside of me. I read all these articles about Plan B being ineffective if already ovulating, so almost opted out of taking it. 32 hours in, I bit the bullet and bought the pill anyway. It worked. This morning, 28 days into my cycle, I started my period. Emotionally, I was a mess leading up until today. I don’t know if it was the nerves, underlying issues, or the large dose of hormones from the pill. All I know, it worked and I was definitely ovulating. Thank god. Praying it works for you ladies too!"

• Anony...
• June 5, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "Took the pill an hour after unprotected sex (he did not withdraw, I am not on birth control). I had period-like bleeding 7 days after taking the pill, which I assumed was my period coming early, but it only lasted about three days. I began to experience my usual period symptoms 10 days later (mild cramping, general achy-ness), but no period. My symptoms got SIGNIFICANTLY worse in the next few days. Extremely sore breasts, moderate cramping (constant), very light spotting. I had taken the morning after pill one other time in the past and did not experience any of these symptoms, which made me EXTREMELY worried that it hadn’t worked this time. My period FINALLY started over a week later (symptoms continued even after period came). This pill affected me physically and mentally. I was extremely anxious and most of my symptoms were not normal for my cycle. I promised myself to never take this pill again (yes, symptoms were that bad. I was absolutely convinced that I was pregnant)."

• Mbopm...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• May 9, 2024

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "Works! I’ve used this more times than I can count. I was also 5’10 and over 220 during each time. Only used one pill. STOP GOOGLING. Once you take Plan B the night of, you will be fine. MOST of the time when I took it, I was ovulating. Now I’m in law school and just keep my legs closed for the most part. I did have a lot of weight gain but it’s better than a baby and you can always lose it. Don’t freak out ladies, you got this!"

• Tano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "LADIES DO NOT PANIC!!!! I had sex with my bf 6 days before ovulation (4 weeks ago) and the condom slipped off and was inside me. He did not finish and I took the plan b pill hours later just in case because precum can be effective too. I had the symptoms and was nervous as ever reading reviews and all. My period arrived yesterday yay!!!!"

• Beet
• February 5, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "• 1/21 unprotected sex; no withdrawal, 1-2 a.m. (thanks, Wine) • Checked period tracking app. It was day 1 of my ‘fertile window’. Took Plan B 12 hrs later. • Cycle is irregular, so unsure when I was ovulating. • 1/27 spotting, sort of brownish red quickly changed to light pink. Not heavy enough for a tampon. Googled & thought this could be implantation bleeding. • Sporadic spotting continues for 8 days. • 1/29 INCREDIBLY sore breasts, very tired, aching and cramping in back and hips. • Most of those things are standard for my body with PMS (minus the spotting). • 2/5 Aunt Flo has come. Period is early. And heavy. Definitely no longer spotting. 2 weeks stressed; convinced myself I was pregnant and symptoms were coinciding with that. I took 4 pregnancy tests. I lost sleep. I read like, 40 pages of reviews on this website. (What a psycho) Don’t be like me. Trust this medicine and your body."

• DonnaM
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2014

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "Taken this a few times. If you're freaking out...STOP. It works EVERY TIME. Sooner the better though. But because I know it can be taken within 72 hours...I actually forgot to buy one time within 72 hours and it still worked. Took it 5 days afterwards and still did its job. Never had any symptoms except one time got slightly nauseous but it did not last long at all."

• Kadi
• April 6, 2020

Take Action (levonorgestrel) "I had unprotected sex on the 22 of March, 2 days after my fertile window had started. So I took “Take Action” an hour after the incident. At first, everything was fine, and we had unprotected sex two times within the next 2 hours. The next few days, I started experiencing dizziness, back pain, heavy discharge, and headaches. Emotionally, I had anxiety attacks, depression, and suicidal thoughts. I am pro-life, and more than once, I considered abortion if I was pregnant. The day before I got my period, I had a severe panic attack. It was one of the worst attacks ever, with nausea and a rapid heartbeat. That night, I began having severe period cramps. I was discharging brown and hints of red very slowly. The next day, that kept on happening, but towards the night, it turned into blood. So I got my period, it works, but just get birth control or use a condom. I don’t care about the physical side effects, but the deterioration of mental health is not worth it."

• Miley
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2021

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "These reviews truly kept me from having a total meltdown and I was so hopeful I’d be able to come back to write one of my own - and here I am! TRUST. THIS. PILL. and trust these reviews! I swear if I hadn't found this page and so many encouraging words I would have continued to have a stress spiral and further delay my period. I had sex on 2/7 and the condom broke upon ejaculation. This was during my ovulation window, as my period was scheduled for 2/15, and we got a Plan B the next morning, about 7 hours later. For the past week I’ve been a hormonal mess, gained a few pounds from stress eating, and had extremely tender breasts. I found these reviews about two days ago and I swearrrr the amount of reassurance + comfort they gave me alleviated the worst of my stress, and I got my period in full yesterday(2/16)! I’ve never been happier to have cramps and feel my uterus shed every time I stand up LOL. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE HERE!!!! And if you’re worried, I promise this should work!"

• Yay4me
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 27, 2014

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I had unprotected sex right on the day of ovulation. I mean, dead smack on when I was fertile. I took the pill 2 hours later and had NO SYMPTOMS whatsoever. I had to wait a whole 2 weeks for my period to come, and I was afraid the pill wasn't going to work since I was really fertile. But 2 weeks later, on the EXACT day I was supposed to get my period, I got it! So this pill works! Phew! Relieved!"

• Alish
• January 1, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I decided to write a review because I went through a hell of a situation and was fortunately able to overcome it, so with that being said, I had unprotected sexual intercourse a day before my ovulation was due. I took the emergency contraception pill 5 hours later. I felt okay after the first 2 weeks of taking the pill, but I had nausea and fatigue. Because I didn't see a period after 2 weeks of taking the pill, I began panicking. I found these reviews, and somehow I felt calm because my situation related to so many women here, and they didn't end up pregnant. So I could possibly also not end up pregnant, till I decided to just focus on other things because something in me kept telling me that I wasn't pregnant. So after a really long wait (1 month and 2 weeks), my period arrived finally. I couldn't be happier. So to every girl going through an experience of the sort, just keep calm (especially if you took the pill within 24 hours); everything will be alright."

• Bea
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 6, 2020

My Way (levonorgestrel) "Don't stress yourself, dear, 'cause IT REALLY WORKS. If you're here, then maybe you're just like me, freaking out. I had unprotected sex and didn't know what to do. I browsed online, learned about the pill, and I'm so happy I visited this site. Came here to read some reviews. It was the first time I tried taking a pill, and I was too worried about some discomfort experienced by others, but those positive reviews I've read helped a lot to ease my mind. Still, I bought My Way pill. There are none available in-store, so I had to buy it online and have it delivered. It took me 36 hours before I took the pill. I'm so happy I DIDN'T EXPERIENCE ANY DISCOMFORT and GOT MY PERIOD a week after taking the pill. Thanks for leaving some reviews, positive or negative, because it helped me prepare myself for any upcoming discomfort. If I hadn't read those comments, I'm sure I would totally freak out even more."

• Marcy
• February 3, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "Hey girls! I've promised myself to write a review of this pill too. I took Escapelle - generic brand. My period ended on the 5th of Dec '19 and had unprotected sex with my boyfriend on the 8th. I took a pill an hour later. He pulled out in time but I was paranoid. We had protected sex on the 11th. Around a week after taking the pill, I bled. I was worried it was implantation bleeding. It lasted 3 days but was light. I panicked. I waited for my period that should fall on the start of the month, I got nothing. I was constantly bloated and nauseous. I thought it would come on the 14th of Jan, a month after my 'short period' but it didn't. I couldn't focus and I cried a lot. My boyfriend was supportive. Although he was scared too, he promised he'd stay with me. It made things better. My breasts were sore and my nipples hurt for days. Until finally, on the 27th of Jan, I got my period! It was normal. My period was 26 days late. If you panicked like me, it's fine to worry. Everything will be fine. :D"

• Prano
• December 31, 2019

Take Action (levonorgestrel) "Okay, so first off, you’re going to be okay. You were probably like me, scrolling through these reviews, trying to find something similar to you. I had unprotected sex on Nov. 30 and took the Take Action pill on Dec. 1. Every time before in this kind of situation, I have always used Plan B or one time I used My Way. I’ve never had a late period or no symptoms with those pills. Exactly one week later from taking the Take Action pill, I had dark brown discharge and bled for 3 days. I freaked out and thought it was implantation bleeding. I waited for my period, nothing came, and I had sore breasts, cramps on some days, and some days I didn’t. I took 2 pregnancy tests, and both were negative. My period finally came on Dec. 31, and I have had really heavy bleeding and severe cramps. Spend the money on Plan B. If your period doesn’t come on time, avoid the stress and take a test. Wouldn’t recommend this pill at all, but it worked."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 16, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "First of all THANK GOD!! I took the pill September 7th and my period was supposed to come September 21st. I ended up being 22 days late for my period, my period just came today Oct. 15. While I was waiting on my period I experienced dull cramps near my pelvis area and lotsss of discharge. Non the less it came and I couldn’t be happier"

• Taps
• June 12, 2021

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "Hey I know if you're reading this it is because you want to get your period too huh? Yes obviously so , for me I had had unprotected sex 2 days after my ovulation day (according to my flo app) I was so careless this time because I was depending on taking Plan B after and I was so excited to try out plain sex and I did & took the pill 14hours later. To my disappointment I googled and it said Plan B doesn't work after ovulation and research has proven it...honestly I was so scared that I cried because I'm still a college student and I live with my parents so it was a total disaster. But all thanks to the comments I saw on this site I tried to relax a bit tho it was hard and today I just got my period it has come a little bit earlier but at least I'm not pregnant"

• YYH
• December 20, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I had sex on November 23, it wasn't until after we realised the condom had broken. Went to the pharmacy, I managed to take Plan B about an hour and a half after sex. I realised after that I was about 3 days before ovulating, I was at high chance of getting pregnant. And of course I had read that Plan B doesn't work if you have already ovulated. On November 30 I started bleeding, this went on for 5 days. I thought it was implantation bleeding because my nipples were also sore and sensitive. But it was a very light flow compared to my regular period with few blood clots. My period was not due for another 2 weeks as well. A week after this, I had a thick white creamy discharge. I had to wear a pad for this. This went on for a week. My period was meant to be due on the 12th of December. I experienced breakouts, cravings, mood swings, extreme bloating, mild cramps. I was convinced I was pregnant. I got my period today on December 20, eight days late and I couldn't be happier."