ella for Emergency Contraception User Reviews (Page 3)

• 202...
• July 23, 2020

"I thought I’d share my experience with Ella emergency contraception. We had UPS (unprotected sex) on the 4th of June. The 5th of June was when my ovulation days started, so I took Ellaone within 12 to 24 hours. I took an ovulation strip to ensure I’m not ovulating, my strip showed negative. I had no spotting, no nausea. I was due on my period around June 24th, I spotted ever so lightly on the 1st of July, just pink. I stupidly googled it, and implantation bleeding came up. I got an ovulation test kit (mostly because it came with lots of pregnancy tests), the pregnancy test was negative. This then got me questioning why my period never came. I don’t know if anyone has ever done this, but I decided to monitor my LH levels the whole month that I had Ellaone. PEAK positive on the 4th of July. I know you can’t ovulate when pregnant, so I waited. I started spotting on the 16th and have only started bleeding properly since the night of the 19th. Stay safe. It’s not worth it. Ellaone needs to be clear, it’s not a “delay by a few days.”"

• Jes...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 17, 2021

"I used this as a requirement to get an IUD since I had UPS 4 days prior. It delayed my period so badly, I was stressing out so much. My period came 58 days into my cycle with about 2 weeks of back pain, breast pain, cramps, and mood swings. I do not want to go through this again. I really freaked myself out when Google said anything past 7 days was bad news. I was way too nervous to take a pregnancy test, too. If you take this, you will be fine! Your period will come."

• Lun...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 8, 2020

"I'm a bit worried. I took the ella tablet about 4 days after unprotected sex, and I felt fine. About a week before my period is due, I normally experience mild PMS symptoms, but for some reason, I'm experiencing nausea, cramps, sensitive to certain smells, etc. My period was due on the 4th of September, and she has yet to arrive. I've taken two pregnancy tests, both negative, so I'm pretty confident I'm not with child. I'm just worried that this tablet has done more damage, especially after reading that some people have had terrible experiences with this tablet. I know some people said it can delay your period up to 10 days, which is normal, but I'm also seeing people have said it's been 20 plus days and nothing. So, so worried."

• Dar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 15, 2020

"I had unprotected sex on the 22nd of January, I took ellaone on the 25th of January. Ever since taking it, I have been reading stories online, panicking it's not going to work, I feel like I get a lot of bad luck, so was worried sick. I bought a pregnancy test just in case I needed it. My period was due on the 12th of February, no sign but very strong cramps. I tested on the 13th, but it came back negative. Relieved but still worried. On the 15th, my period came and I'm so happy. Only 2 days late on my period, cramping a bit more than usual, will be interesting to see what my bleeding is like. I will never put myself through this stress again. It's not worth it."

• ano...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2022

"I promised I’d do a review because this page helped so much! I took ella one 12 hours after an accident, and it was during ovulation. The only side effect I had was headaches for 3 days. It’s been 2 weeks now, I’m due for my period this week, and I came on today! I definitely recommend and stay off the internet because I did the opposite and read some bad stories, but I had such a positive experience!!"

• Bel...
• November 4, 2019

"Just wanted to share my experience to help others. I’m 44, two grown-up children, have regular periods. Last month we had a condom split (first time in 23 years)! So I took the pill 13 hours later. I suffer from health anxiety, so was worried sick that the pill was going to make me ill. It didn’t! I was on the 9th day of my cycle, so I knew I had to take it. Felt a bit nauseous on and off for 3 weeks, but that could have been me looking out for it? Period finally came only 2 days late. Relief! So really I wasted 3 weeks worrying and Googling, I didn’t need to, so just chill and it will be ok."

• Mac...
• February 14, 2021

"Took the EllaOne 23rd of November, and on the 29th I got what seemed like a period, only a lot shorter and lighter than my usual. Was supposed to have my period two weeks after this, and it still has not arrived. I'm now 45 days late, and I've taken what feels like a hundred pregnancy tests, but all negative. I've had no symptoms whatsoever after I took the pill. Sometimes I will have what feels like easy cramps. Would not recommend Ella as my period's always been on time, now I'm looking for her like a lost child at the mall, lol. My discharge is looking like it usually does before a period, so hopefully I will find her soon."

• map...
• August 23, 2022

"I’m so glad I found this page, it reassured me so much when I was stressing about my late period. My cycle began on the 15th of July and had ups on the 10th day. I took EllaOne the next day and experienced no side effects after taking it. My period is normally regular at 30 days, and on day 29, I had cramps, which I thought was the sign my period was coming. Four days passed with no period, and I started to panic and Googled my symptoms. I had sore breasts, bad skin, felt tired all the time, bloated, and had cramps. I thought this was just PMS until I began to feel sick, which I definitely thought meant I’m pregnant. On the 4th day I was late, I took a pregnancy test, which was negative. On the 6th day I was late, I started to get brown discharge, and on the 7th day, I started spotting. I took another pregnancy test on the 7th day, which was negative. Finally, my period arrived 9 days late. Just hang tight, girls, and it will eventually come - don’t Google your symptoms, it won’t help!"

• pan...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 11, 2023

"This pill works even if you have ovulated! Girls, don't panic. I had unprotected sex and got Ella about 3 hours later. The lady at the pharmacy calculated my period dates and told me I had already ovulated, and the pill was less likely to work. I took the pill anyway and was due on my period about 2 weeks later. I was so scared the pill wouldn’t work, but these reviews really helped calm me down. Ella works even if you have unprotected sex at the worst possible time! This pill is strong, and the reason it's so expensive is because it does its job. My period arrived as usual, 2 days early, but I’m so relieved right now. If your period is late, don’t panic, this pill works and you will be absolutely fine!"

• Wwa...
• August 26, 2020

"I am very nervous. I took this pill two weeks ago, my period was due 2 days ago. A condom was used, but I like a lot of girls. I suffer from anxiety and get paranoid. Reading these reviews is putting me at ease, so thank you, girls x."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 27, 2021

"Believe it or not, but this pill took me 82 days before I saw my period! I took this pill 2 days after UPS, and from then, I was convinced I was literally pregnant. I took multiple pregnancy tests, and it was all negative. So if you're panicking, don't worry too much, your period will definitely show up. Be cautious about the wait time because this pill doesn't delay your period by a few days."

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 8, 2019

"I found this page when I was stressing out, so I wanted to share my experience too. I took this emergency contraceptive pill, Ella, within 13 hours of the accident. According to my period app, it was during my ovulation days. I didn't get any symptoms after taking the pill, I didn't get my period on time. My periods are always on time! When I was 7 days late, I went to buy 2 pregnancy tests to be sure if I was pregnant. As soon as I got home from the pharmacy, I tested negative. 12 days later, I tested again, and I got the same results. I was getting all the symptoms of a pregnant woman: tired, lower back pain, tender breasts, off food, and crazy mood swings! I was so stressed out! Finally, day 14! I got my period! What a relief! This pill works, but it messes your cycle up! I would only recommend using this pill for emergencies! The stress and the symptoms are not worth it! Good luck, guys!"

• E90...
• January 10, 2019

"This EC is awful for those that suffer with anxiety, which I’m sure everyone does when it comes to unplanned pregnancy! I have taken ella before now, and I can’t remember the symptoms, so I am hoping that this will help some of you in the future if you’re going through the same thing. Right now, I am extremely tired, my breasts are tender, not to the touch, but if you push down onto them slightly, I’m suffering with light cramps, headaches, and so much stress with worrying! This pill makes you believe you are pregnant. 21 days after sex, I took a pregnancy test - negative. This morning, I took a Clearblue pregnancy test, and that also came out negative. I’m pretty sure if I was pregnant, it would show up on a test by now. This pill works, I’ve used it before, but it is enough to worry and stress you out. It does help to see other people’s reviews to see they are also having the same side effects. Ella one works. It just really can mess up your cycle."

• Sop...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2020

"I had my doubts about whether this would work, and it has been a long two weeks waiting to see if my period would come. Reading and Googling things can be scary! Don’t worry, your period will come. I came on today and was in the fertile window when I took Ella one. Good experience all around."

• Ell...
• January 12, 2021

"So I took Ella one as a last resort and ordered it online and honestly, worst mistake I’ve made. My period was 2 weeks late, and I suffered the worst cramping and nausea, I thought I was pregnant, so I did multiple tests and they all came back negative. I got my period finally, but it was a lot lighter than usual and shorter. Finished my period, then 6 days later had another period, but this was over a week long. It’s messed up my cycle ever since, my periods come at weird times now."

• Vam...
• September 15, 2019

"The only thing that kept me sane and not worried about my delayed period is reading all your comments here on this site. So I told myself I owe this site my experience once I get my period. I took Ellaone twice - once last July 27, a few hours after unprotected sex, and I had my period a week early. Then the second time I took it was Aug 15 - 4 days after the incident (I almost forgot about it). I didn't have migraines or any nausea or vomiting. I have anxiety issues, and I find it heightened my anxiety. I had a lot of white and yellowish discharge during the week of my supposed period, but it didn't come in the month of August. Then I had a lot of white stretchy discharge during my ovulation week. I used 4 pregnancy tests, all came out negative. After 6 weeks of stressful thinking, my period finally came, thank goodness. Ellaone works, but the complications and stress that I have to go through aren't worth it. I will not use it anymore. So be patient and try not to stress out more, as it will make your period delayed longer."

• utt...
• October 15, 2018

"I am writing this review to share my experience with hopes that some will relate and ease their minds. I took it on 21st September, about 14 hrs after having unprotected sex. In the first three days, I experienced nausea, fever, fatigue, and hot flashes. The worst side effect was the anxiety. I have experienced panic attacks before but not this serious. I have always dealt with my anxiety successfully, especially when I can take action on what was worrying me. However, after taking this pill, all I could do was wait. I used to wake up at night feeling like I can't breathe with my heart pounding heavily. After 15 days, I went and did a pregnancy blood test to put my mind at rest a little, and it came out negative. My period should have started on 9th October, but it came today, six days later. I was so relieved! My advice to you women who are worrying and panicking is to try and relax. I know it's not easy, but Ella will probably have done its job well. Take care of yourselves xx"

• its...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2019

"So I had sex late Nov and took Ella 116 hours later (leaving it very late). It really messed up my cycle and made me anxious/depressive, but it does work! Four negative pregnancy tests (spread over five weeks after the pill) and my period finally came today, after skipping one cycle and delaying my next. Best advice I can give is try not to worry, keep yourself healthy, and if you're nervous, take a test, and take it as early as possible!"

• Lol...
• November 15, 2016

"Firstly, yes, it worked, HOWEVER, after my experience, I think this pill should be illegal! It messed me up, and I now regret taking it. It said on the leaflet your next period may be a few DAYS late, and if any longer than 7, to do a pregnancy test. I did not get my period, so I did tests... all negative. 3 MONTHS later, finally got a period, and the pain was just horrific. I will never take a pill like this again. Horrible, horrible thing!"

• Ros...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 26, 2019

"Took Ella one approx 36 hours after I had unprotected sex. I was already freaking out about taking it because I was due to ovulate the day after I had sex, and I had read that Ella is not effective after ovulation! Anyways, I waited and waited and waited for my period, and nothing came, so I was convinced I was pregnant because I left it too late to take it and had already ovulated, lol. I had no other symptoms of pregnancy other than my period being 2 weeks late, but I was still convinced, and I was too scared to take a test. BUT so thankful my period finally came 20 days late! So, moral of the story, if you’re waiting for your period, just be chill and don’t stress, it will eventually come :)"

• elb...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 20, 2021

"I thought I’d leave my experience here, as others doing so helped to settle me. On 22/6, our condom broke, and we didn’t realize until he had finished, and we both were freaking out. Within the hour, I had taken ella, and that same day, I was hit with an awful spell of dizziness and a headache, but I managed to sleep it off. I have a very irregular cycle and was around my predicted ovulation date and was very paranoid I’d maybe already passed it. Personally, I didn’t experience that many side effects, but this didn’t make me feel too much better. I was frantically googling my options if I were to be pregnant, but two negative pregnancy tests settled me a little. And then FINALLY, after a 49-day cycle, I got my period today (20/7) - around 4 weeks after taking ella one. I'm assuming if you have a more regular cycle, you would see a clear change in when your period starts, but that was not the case for me. Try to keep calm and stay safe :)"

• ann...
• December 24, 2018

"Worked for me. Had sex with my boyfriend during my 11th day (fertile time). My cycle is 28/29 days long. The condom broke, so everything leaked inside of me. Shocked, called our gynecologist, he told me to have ella one as soon as possible. And I took it within 3 hours of intercourse. So I went to my ob/gyn tomorrow morning, and he saw I wasn't ovulating. 2nd week - stabbing pain in my left ovary (where the ovulation was supposed to occur), back pain, anxiety, huge mood swings, pressure in my lower abdomen, bloating, peeing all the time. I never have these symptoms during PMS, so of course, I thought I was pregnant. 3rd week: same symptoms. The expected period date came and no period. Just a ton of this white/yellow mucus. Then all of a sudden, a week after my expected period date, today, period came. I was so happy I started to cry. Stress delays it even further, and there was lots of it. Stay away from it because it really messes up your cycle."

• Ano...
• May 28, 2019

"Wanted to share my experience, so I took EllaOne 2 days after unprotected sex, which was on the second of April, and on the fourth of April, my period came (2 weeks earlier), which was a normal type of period. I was happy but still a little bit worried, so I patiently waited for my next period to come and it didn't. I started panicking and searching stuff online, and Google was telling me I am definitely pregnant. I was so scared, but at the same time, I was like this can't be true. I couldn't sleep at night, had no side effects, so I was confused. I didn't know what was going on with my body. 1 week after, I took a pregnancy test, negative. Second week, took another pregnancy test, negative. Third week, did the same thing, still negative. Decided to wait patiently for my period, and it finally came 23 days late. I was so happy, thank God. So guys, EllaOne does work, so just keep calm and be patient with your period, but it can completely muck up your cycle. So that was my experience. I just wanted to put people's minds at rest. Good luck, girls!"

• Wig...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 28, 2018

"Ladies!!! If you are reading this, fear not!! Ella One really does work, just stick with it. I had an accident on 12th November, took Ella One on 14th. Was due for my period on 19th. When nothing appeared, I panicked, took a test which was negative. Took a test 2 days later, still negative and no period. Waited a week, took another test on 26th.. Negative but still no period. After spending days searching the Internet and driving myself insane, I found these reviews and phew!! Others had the same experience as me. My period started today, 28th November. I've not experienced any awful side effects, just a long delay in getting my period. Ella One does work, it will delay your period though, so just stick with it and don't panic."

• Cut...
• June 9, 2020

"I feel the need to share my experience as I was panicked two weeks ago, and I have read all the reviews on this site. It was my ovulation day (I had egg white mucus 2-3 days before that, which indicates that ovulation is here or coming), and the condom broke, and he finished inside me. I took the Ella pill 2 hours after the contraception (the quickest I could as we waited for pharmacies to be open). I had terrible lower abdominal pain, panic attacks, and mood swings. I am so thankful I got my period 1 day quicker than it should have come! I will not say you should not be anxious, as anxiety is a factor that can help you prevent unwanted pregnancy (yes, many don't believe it, but I believe it). Lastly, be always sure that the condom is used correctly, check it every 10-20 minutes during intercourse, I know it's hard to, but be careful!"