Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception User Reviews (Page 5)

• Pano
• August 1, 2019

My Choice (levonorgestrel) "I’ve taken My Choice 3 times and each time it worked. My boyfriend came inside me around Wednesday 3 pm while I was ovulating on my most fertile day. The next day (Thursday) around 10 am, so about 19 hours later, I took a My Choice pill with some water. Later, I started googling and got scared because everybody was saying how it won't work if you're already ovulating, which is a lie. The only bad thing about it were the side effects. My breasts hurt for days, they were so sore, and my cramps were unbearable, they lasted for about a week straight. Also, my legs were hurting the first couple of days, and I had a bad headache. The symptoms are similar to early pregnancy symptoms, so I would advise not to google anything, just wait the 2 weeks out and try to keep yourself busy. But emergency contraception definitely works even when you're ovulating! Just take it as soon as possible! I took 4 pregnancy tests, they all came out negative, and I started my period today, so I'm happy!"

• notpreg
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 21, 2014

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "Me and my boyfriend had protected sex on April 15th. Unfortunately, the condom broke. I took Plan B One-Step about 20-30 minutes later (the sooner you take it, the better it works). My period was due in another week, so the anxiety began. I was very sleepy and sick to my stomach for about 6 days, but I just got my period! I've never been so happy. If you took the pill within a 24-hour time frame, you have nothing to worry about. Stress will cause your period to delay even more. Just relax, you'll be okay. This pill is very effective. Accidents happen, and that's okay. Plan B is only for emergency use though. I am so glad women have the option of this."

• Chae
• December 27, 2019

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "WORKED!! I had unprotected sex while ovulating (smh) and my partner came inside of me. We both knew, and I took the Plan B between 5-8 hours after sex. The date was Nov 4, and I was expecting my period on Nov 21. I spotted for 4 days before my period came. My period came but was 5 days late and was irregular. So yes, I was scared. I also was having pregnancy symptoms like crazy. Extremely sore breasts, fatigue, and nausea. Even though my period came, it was over in 3 days, and I was still a bit nervous due to it being irregular and the symptoms I was having. So, of course, I was freaking out and overthinking about the Plan B not working. But I got my 2nd period on time, and it was regular, also a negative test!! Best 50 dollars I’ve ever spent. Stop worrying, girl, and stop reading reviews! It’ll work. Give it time"

• itsme
• October 13, 2020

Take Action (levonorgestrel) "Ahhh. So on Sept. 29, my boyfriend came in me during sex. (I’m not on birth control.) So later that night, I got a Take Action from Walgreens. This was about 10 hours after the incident, and I took it immediately. This was also 13 days before my period, so I think that means I was fertile? Anyways, it’s been 2 weeks, and I still feel nausea, I have mood swings, worst cramps ever, changes in bowel movements, and just waiting for some sort of blood. My period is supposed to start around the 10th of every month, and I’m pretty sure my period is starting, but it’s a day late. I’ve taken several pregnancy tests every morning when I wake up, and they have all been negative, and it’s been 15 days now. I will add to this if anything else happens, but so far I think it worked?! Side effects are brutal though."

• Leslie
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 1, 2020

Aftera (levonorgestrel) "First of all, I just want to start off by saying this emergency contraception works well. Some of the reviews were saying that this “Aftera” pill is cheap and doesn’t work, well, let me tell you all that’s false. Aftera has worked wonders for me about 13 times. I’ve taken this pill various times, and it’s worked every time (regardless of whether you’re ovulating or not). Price doesn’t always matter, as long as it’s a reasonable price. I started using Aftera because Plan B was out of stock, personally, I prefer Aftera over Plan B. They both contain 1.5 mg of levonorgestrel, so there’s really no difference besides pricing. But for some reason, Plan B always makes me spot, cramp up, and feel nauseous. Ladies, don’t let bad reviews get to you, everyone’s situation is different, and it also depends on how long after sex you took the pill."

• Xoe
• July 29, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I had unprotected sex on my most Fertile day (June 9) according to flo app. I took the pill within two hours. The pill did work so it did not prevent pregnancy. By that I mean I had side effects spotting and thickened cervical mucus. I thought my period was late because of the large dose of hormones, I had a regular period. I was 33 days late when I found out I was pregnant"

• NotPr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 14, 2015

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I had unprotected sex without realizing it was the day that I was ovulating and took the pill within 17 hours. I experienced horrible stomach cramps, nausea, and lower back pain but no period for 8 days and started to get really worried! I was convinced I was pregnant and kept looking at forums for information on pregnancy symptoms and implantation bleeding. Luckily on the 9th day, I was very relieved to see I had started my period, and I was having sleepless nights for nothing. It's an excruciatingly long wait, but it's worth it so just hang in there. It definitely works, it may just take a while!"

• Madel...
• August 22, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I only was going to post a review if it worked, so here I am. I used Plan B and didn’t really have side effects the day I took the pill. I was concerned that the pill wouldn’t work. I missed my period that month and took three tests, all negative in three weeks. To my surprise, the month after I got my period a little heavier than normal. I was an anxious mess the whole time, but like other women said, you have to trust the process."

• Sano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 3, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I want to share my experience and hopefully ease your mind. I had sex with a friend on 02/16, it was the 9th day of my cycle (my cycle is always regular and varies from 28 to 30 days). We were a bit drunk, so the condom got stuck inside of me with a lot of precum in it. I took the pill 6 hours after that. I had no immediate symptoms, however, a week after taking it, my breasts were super sore, and I couldn’t get up from my bed. I had no spotting, but two weeks after taking the pill (one week before my scheduled period), I started to have intense cramps and mild bleeding. The next day, I got my normal period, 6 days before scheduled! I got on birth control immediately because, honestly, the pill makes you feel like you’re pregnant. Be safe and good luck :)!"

• Qwert...
• July 28, 2014

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I didn't think I'd be writing this but I realized there's probably a lot of scared women/men out there who need some help. IT WORKS. IT TAKES TIME BUT IT WORKS! Stressing out was the worst mistake during this because it will cause your period to delay even more. It made me depressed and the cramps are terrible. But once I woke up and went pee this morning, there it was. I've never been so happy to see my period!! Exactly a week after I had taken Plan B One-Step, it had finally come. My advice is to be patient and do things to get it off your mind. Looking at good reviews really helped me out!"

• kerry_k
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2015

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "It works! Took it like 20 mins after we had unprotected sex. I was so worried I cried and prayed. 12 days after I got my period I was so relieved. Trust me it works. They say that it doesn't work for overweight people but it does. I'm 195 lbs."

• worri...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 2, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I promised myself I would write a review on here because these comments really calmed my nerves over the last week. So I had lost my virginity on May 25th around 9 PM. He did pull out, but I was still worried about precum because he did not wear a condom, so I went and got a Plan B and took it within 19 hours. I was supposed to start my period 2 days after I had intercourse. After a week of anxiety and waiting, I finally got my period today a week late! I did not have many symptoms other than mild cramping and some back pain as well. I also had some white discharge during that whole week. Take the pill as soon as you can! Take some deep breaths and pray. Everything will be okay. Good luck, ladies!"

• Unive...
• January 10, 2015

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I took Plan B exactly 36 hours afterwards. I was ovulating when everything went down, and I was so scared that I had waited too long to take Plan B. After 9 painfully long (but symptom-free) days, I got my period. Much heavier than usual, but no complaints from me! My advice to all who were as stressed as me: wait it out. Eat healthy, exercise to jumpstart your period, and try your best to stay calm!"

• Great
• January 24, 2020

Take Action (levonorgestrel) "I got the pill at Walmart because they were out of Plan B, so I got this one. Then after I took it, I decided to look at the reviews and then, oh my, they were all awful. Of course, that made me worry, everyone was complaining about all the “side effects” and how overall it was just horrible, so that made me super worried soon after I took it. But all I can say is it was not bad at all!! No side effects besides an early period and some gnarly cramps, but I’m used to that, it was nothing pills and a heating pad won’t fix! Also, many people said it made their period a week longer, but I can say that also did not happen to me. Even though it made me learn my lesson, I would definitely take it again if I needed to, and I just want you girls to know it’s okay, you’ll be good!"

• Wee
• September 17, 2014

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "So me & a friend got really drunk & we ended up having sex, which I only have flashbacks of. He doesn't remember anything, so I chose to tell him we didn't do it because I didn't want him to know he was the one who took my virginity. So I took the pill about 40 hours after, I was extremely scared!! Only thinking the worst. Then 7 long days later, I got my period!!! I had really bad cramping. I wanted to share my story because a lot of yours helped me calm my nerves! Xoxo"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 17, 2022

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "Promised myself I would come back on here to ease the minds of many, as this was the only site that eased mine. Had totally unprotected sex on January 31, 2022, my husband fully came in me. I am not on any form of birth control. Checked my Flo app and was completely in my ovulation timeframe. Confirmed with white stretchy cervical mucus I was as fertile as I could be. Took Plan B less than 12 hours after and researched and panicked for the next 2 weeks. Stay off Google, it will make you sick with worry. Took 2 negative pregnancy tests on 2/11 and 2/15 and just started my period this morning, 2/17/22. Stay off other sites and trust these real stories. And yes, I had every “pregnancy symptom” in the book: tender breasts, nausea, slight cramping. The hormones from the pill can cause these symptoms too. Hope this calms someone down!"

• Angel...
• June 6, 2021

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I just want to ease everyone’s minds that have taken the Plan B while ovulating. I took the Plan B pill and took an ovulation test, and it showed 2 lines on it. So yes, I was ovulating. If you would Google it, it says it does NOT work while ovulating. It did work for me while ovulating, and the condom broke once after he finished, and then the next day he decided not to wear one. So girls, just give it some time to let the medicine do its thing. I ended up feeling some really bad PMS symptoms, though. I felt dizzy, hot flashes, fatigued, tired even if you did absolutely nothing, and some mild cramps. I experienced no breakthrough bleeding or any spotting. My period came only 1 day later than it should have. But while writing this on my period, I am super tired, have a headache, and I’m cramping in the front and on my lower back. This is the worst period I’ve had, but I’d rate a bad period over a baby for right now."

• Anony...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2016

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "THIS WILL WORK. DO NOT STRESS. I cannot say that enough. I have taken Plan B twice. Both times I took it because the condom broke (without us realizing) and my boyfriend came inside me. Also, both times were during the portion of my cycle when I was pretty fertile. My advice: take it as soon as possible! I always took the pill within 3 hours after the condom broke (24hr pharmacies rock lol). However, many of my friends have taken it a day or two after and they have all been fine too. But save yourself the extra stress and just take it as soon as possible! :) Ignore the negative posts. The people saying it hasn't worked are probably lying pro-life wackos or people who took it like 5 days after the incident. You'll be fine!!"

• GoodN...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2020

Take Action (levonorgestrel) "Please do not be discouraged, ladies! Take Action worked for me. I took it within 36 hours with a full bottle of water. I was nauseous for about two days, and other than that, I was fine. No other side effects. My period came about a week early. My current weight is 203 pounds. I know this drug is not 100% effective, but there is a HUGE possibility that it will work. #BeBlessed"

• Anony...
• July 25, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "Long story short, I had unprotected intercourse with someone I knew I did not want a kid by. He came inside of me one day into my fertile window, three days before ovulation. I was scared out of my mind, and the Plan B symptoms didn’t help: achy boobs and headaches. Happy to say, though, three days late, I have my period, so don’t worry, it works. Just read the reviews to keep you calm and stay away from Google. I’m also about ten pounds over the weight limit, and I took it twelve hours after intercourse."

• Anony...
• February 3, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I took the Plan B One-Step pill at least 2 hours after unprotected sex (pregnancy was definitely guaranteed). I refused to wait until the next morning. I’m not on birth control, so I was relying solely on this one pill. I was going into my week of ovulation when I took the pill, so I took it at least 4-5 days before my projected “egg release” date. Within a week of taking the pill, I had symptoms of nausea for about 2-3 days (no vomiting), but after that, I was fine—no other side effects. I had to wait 2 weeks until my next period. I didn’t take any pregnancy tests. I just waited and tried to keep my mind focused on other things because stress can definitely delay your period, too. Fast forward, it’s been 2 weeks, and my period has arrived at its regular time. I’m feeling my normal cramps, and my flow is getting heavier as the day goes on. I definitely would not put myself through that stress again, but I can definitely say this pill worked for me."

• Anonymous
• November 7, 2019

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I promised I'd write a review since these comforted me. If you're looking for a sign it will be okay, this is it. I drank too much with my ex, and well, we didn't use protection. He finished inside me. I took the pill within an hour. I was drinking, so I didn't notice nausea but did have it the next day. I expected my period on November 1st, and I'm very regular. I was late! I've never used a period tracker before, but when I found out about the ovulating clause, I started doing all sorts of calculations. I was on my fertile week, the day of or before ovulating. On November 2nd, I started feeling PMS symptoms and getting pinkish discharge like I was beginning my period, but nothing else. It was like this for DAYS. I was convinced I was pregnant. The day I usually finish, my period CAME! Heavy! Don't worry if you're late, give yourself a week. STOP GOOGLING STUFF! Get rest. The internet will convince you a runny nose means you're pregnant. All you can do is wait, it's the worst, but it's working, just give it time."

• AnonQ...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 7, 2021

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "This pill definitely works!! I know you girlies are over here stressing as I was too! So I had unprotected sex with my boyfriend because the condom broke and he came in me fully! At this point, I was 13 days after my period and well into my fertile time! Freaking out because everyone says the pill doesn’t work if you’re ovulating or after ovulation. Not true! This is evident because I got my period today 3 days early, and it’s heavy and everything!! So happy!! And on top of that, I barely had any side effects, just sore boobs a couple of days before the period and my usual cramps! So girls, don’t worry!! You’ll be okay!! There’s a reason why this pill is so damn expensive because it works! Good luck!"

• eano
• February 24, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "My last period was on Jan 18th. I had unprotected sex on January 30th and 31st. Later that day, I checked my tracker and realized I had sex on the day of ovulation, my most fertile days. He stated that he pulled out every time, however, you can't be too sure since I'm not on birth control. I ordered a Plan B, it got delivered the night of the 31st. Now I know that if you take it during or after ovulation, it does not work. I was stressing out. I had every symptom you can think of: stomach cramps, back cramps, mood swings, extremely sore breasts. I had convinced myself I was pregnant, I was having so many symptoms. My period was supposed to start on the Feb 12th, and it didn't. The next day, I decided to take a pregnancy test. It came back negative! My period finally started on the 15th, three days late. My period had its normal flow and lasted four days, like it usually does."

• Anony...
• March 11, 2020

Plan B One-Step (levonorgestrel) "I took a Plan B on Jan 9th, within 24 hours of unprotected sex. IT DID NOT WORK! Needless to say, I'm 11 weeks pregnant now. I am aware that it isn't always 100% effective. I just thought I'd share my experience with the only time I've used Plan B."