ella for Emergency Contraception User Reviews (Page 4)

• utter...
• 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 nights 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 its not easy but Ella will probably have done its job well. Take care of yourselves xx"

• Lano
• August 23, 2020

"I would advise any girls to use all prevention methods of getting pregnant just not to reach to EllaOne. I took it last September and after that my life has turned upside down. Since then up to now I am suffering severe pancreas Inflammation (have never had issues) and I got liver problems...."

• as9888
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2020

"Took ellaone after UPS on the 5th day. Period was due on 23rd December and did not come on my period until 17th January. Meanwhile I had no symptoms of neither pregnancy or my period. After 2 negative pregnancy tests and a trip to the doctors I finally came on this morning!!! Ellaone made my cycle 56 days long when usually it is quite regular. Have been so mentally strained and stressed over the entire two months waiting for my period. Reading reviews helped although every case is different so it only helped to an extent. I'm due for a blood test Tuesday because of this! Will not be using again in the future and will try be more responsible"

• Nurse...
• December 21, 2019

"I had sex on December 1st and took Ella on the 2nd, I was supposed to get my period on the 15th and well I never got it...... just took 5 pregnancy tests 10 mins ago and they all came back positive. I’m pregnant!! I’m soooooo mad! I took it right after I don’t get this at all!!!!"

• Anony...
• May 28, 2019

"Hey ladies. Wanted to share my experience, So I took EllaOne 2 days after unprotected sex which was on the second of April and on the forth of April my period came (2 weeks earlier) which was 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 telling me 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 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!"

• anna
• 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 obgyn 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."

• Cutie...
• June 9, 2020

"I feel the need to share my experience as I was panicked before two weeks 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 to 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 mins during intercourse, I know its hard to, but be careful!"

• Annel...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 15, 2022

"For the girls who are feeling anxious, I would like to say not to worry. It is normal for this pill to delay your period but you will surely get it. Just make sure you take it as soon as possible in order for this to be effective. I took under 48 hours and my period was delayed by 5 days. I was super scared but taking 2 pregnancy tests which came negative made me feel slightly better. If you ever feel scared, just remember this message. Everything will be fine :) Love and power to you."

• devus...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 13, 2021

"FINALLY just got my period back after waiting forever after taking Ella!!! Just like other girls I promised myself I'd let everyone know my experience once I either got my period back or confirmed a pregnancy. Context is that my boyfriend was supposed to be away for 6 months and I decided to use that time to test being off hormonal birth control - he unexpectedly came back early. My last period finished around March 12. He came back and we had UPS a few times around April 3, a few days before my period was supposed to start. He did pull out but I got paranoid so we got Ella. Fully missed my April period and just now got my May period on May 13. I think if you take this pill after ovulation/close to your period it will make you fully skip it like mine! I waited so long but I'm so happy I finally got it."

• Woman
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 7, 2022

"Hello I just wanted to share my experience with this pill. I took it 24 hours after the incident. No side effects or anything, everything was normal but my period didn't come for 4 weeks. I was convinced I was pregnant, didn't do a pregnancy test cuz I didn't want to face the truth but the pill worked and I hope it'll work for everyone else. Stay safe"

• Pinkd...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2019

"I took an Ella about 3 weeks ago after unprotected sex. Its been 3 weeks of nightmare. I’ve been feeling bloated, moody, anxious, stressed, depressed and many other crazy symptoms. I was convinced I was pregnant even after getting 2 negative tests. I went as far as booking an apt for an abortion :( sad I know but no other choice. Well I finally got my period today 15 days late!! I am so relieved. The stress I’ve been living with is really not worth it."

• Wiggl...
• 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 12th November, took Ella one 14th. was due my period 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 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 "

• Birth...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 30, 2019

"Hello Ladies! I know waiting for your period must be hard and I personally waited for my period and read all these comments on this site. So my boyfriend and I had sex and the condom broke. I panicked, like a lot. So we went to the pharmacy and got EllaOne after 2 hours. When I took EllaOne I felt dizzy and sleepy but not for too long. After 2 weeks i started to have pregnancy symptoms like sore breasts, headaches, nausea. I swear I felt like I'm pregnant. ( but don't worry it's just your hormones changing due to the pill) So I took 5 pregnancy tests which came out negative of course. I was terrified at first that I might be pregnant and the tests are not showing the exact results. So the only option I had left is to wait for my Red Aunty to visit me. Finally, I got my period a day early but its fine. My period is usually heavy and painful nothing changed. Please, trust Ella she can do it! Lots of love and kisses!! Stay safe!! Your period will be here soon!"

• Chris
• September 14, 2019

"Looking at different peoples experience on this website really helped me calm down a lot so I thought it would be nice to share my experience too! I had sex 2 weeks ago on August 29th. It was my first time and unfortunately we had unprotected sex. My partner pulled out and I thought everything was good. But I checked my cycle tracking app and turns out I’m ovulating. I started panicking reading stuff online. I took Ella within the next 24 hours. I didn’t really feel any side effects the days after I took it. Until a week ago from today, I started feeling nauseous after every time I ate. My breasts started to hurt and I had mild cramps. I also had breakouts, which are normal for me before my period. I was convinced that these are all symptoms of implantation but I really hoped that it was just pre menstruation signs. My period was due on September 12th but it didn’t come. I waited and my period came late on the 14th and I am SUPER relieved."

• Unive...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 26, 2020

"For those of you girls who are stressing right now, don’t. I know how it feels! Had ups and took Ella 2 days after. My period came 9 days late, scared me so much, but it’s just very strong medication and so it messes with your period, all I’d say is do the test for reassurance if you’re worrying but just remember this is strong medication after all so don’t stress to much if your period is later than usual"

• Qwerty
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 3, 2021

"I want to share my experience so it too can help someone. Last period start date 3 Oct. Exposure 23 Oct. Ellaone taken 21 hours later on 24 Oct. Experienced the most horrific side effects - cramps, back pain, super sensitive to smells, insomnia, waking up at 2am and constantly feeling sick. My period was to start 31 Oct but it didn't. A week later on 7 Nov took pregnancy test, it was negative. Tested again week after and again negative. My period was now 2 weeks late and I was losing my mind I was praying, drinking ginger cinnamon tea. I was super freaked out and on the 22 Nov went for a private blood test as you get the results within 24 hours. Thank god it came back negative. Carried on stressing as Nov period also missed on 28 Nov so drinking turmeric milk and parsley tea and yesterday started spotting and today got my period. 61 days after last period. I would never use this again as it was horrific and ellaone needs to be honest it's not a delay of a week!"

• Angela
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 5, 2024

"Hey girls, for anyone that has been stressing about this pill, I get it. I know exactly how you feel because this pill gave me the worst anxiety I have ever felt. Anyway, I had sex on the 14th of January, 4 days before ovulation, and I took the pill the same day. I was quite worried because it was my first time and the condom broke, but he didn’t ejaculate in me. However, my period came just one day late, so don’t stress. I know that’s easier said than done, but good luck."

• Unknown
• November 20, 2019

"I had unprotected sex on 24th Oct & went to doctors on 26th Oct. I was in my fertile period & was due to ovulate in 3 days. Ovulation days are only an est it wasn’t certain if I had already ovulated or not. I took Ella One with the advice that it may not work. I had no side effects for the 1st week or 2. 2 & 1/2 weeks passed and my period was due...no sign. I started to get very tender breasts, cramps, my stress and anxiety was through the roof reading online convincing myself I was pregnant on a daily basis. It came to 3 weeks after the sex & I was 3 days late of my period, I took a pregnancy test & it was negative. I was convinced I was still pregnant due to no sign of my period. I thought I was taking the test too early. More negative pregnancy tests & still no sign of a period. It is now 8 days since my period was due & I have woke up to a period My biggest advise would be to try not stress. It is normal for your period to be late!"

• Anony...
• April 29, 2023

"Girls don’t freak yourself out like I did. I took this pill 3 days before my ovulation according to the app. I didn’t have any side effects, apart from a late period. My period was 2 weeks late and I was freaking out, Googling stuff which was freaking me out more. I took 2 pregnancy tests, as soon as I saw that they were negative I calmed down and got my period the next day. This pill does work, and don’t believe the “7days max delay or else you’re pregnant”, that’s not true at all."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 14, 2020

"Yes I have taken them before but never had a delay in my period so this time I was delayed by 5 days I swear I thought I was pregnant. I was feeling nauseous and everything but 5-6 days later my period came and I never been so freaking happy usually my cycles are 26-28 days but this month it was 31 days apart."

• Manic...
• October 9, 2019

"Stupidly had unprotected sex on my ovulation day. Took Ella One about 16 hours later. Had no side effects at all, no headaches or breakout bleeding a week later like some have said but then the panic and stress started to kick in. Period due date came and nothing..then started the obsessive daily pregnancy test check. I honestly made myself extremely ill through stress and worry which in turn brought on a lot of pregnancy symptoms. Long story short, got my period 9 days late and I’ve never been so relieved. I know me telling you to not stress won’t help much as I read the previous reviews and I still did but honestly, if you take a pregnancy test and it’s still saying negative 3 weeks after the incident then just try and take comfort in that. I didn’t which meant I stressed more but there are so many reviews here confirming that it can make your period late so just hold out and I’m sure it will be fine!"

• Arisa...
• September 18, 2019

"I used EllaOne when I had a birth control accident, the condom slipped. I was very sure I was ovulating or about to due to my calendar and body changes, so Plan B would not be very helpful in this case, and I also have a higher BMI. I took the pill 2 hours after the 120 hour gap since it was was delayed in delivery due to labor day. I took the pill and my period was late for 3 days, but got it. Little to no side effects and everything was fine. I highly recommend taking this emergency contraceptive, it is a lot more effective than plan b and worth the penny. However, I am getting onto a better method of birth control and I suggest the same for everyone else! Its cheaper and less stressful in the long run! So for anyone reading this, don't worry, EllaOne is very effective for the entire 5 days but it could mess up your cycle."

• Anonny
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 30, 2017

"I took Ella 3 days after a little accident happened (14th and 17th Feb 2017, respectively) and initially had no symptoms. However, my period was in total 18 days late. In those 18 days I panicked and really stressed myself out thinking that the pill might not have done its job and it may either be due to this or the pill itself that I experienced mild stomach cramps, nausea and fatigue. When my period finally came, it was lighter than usual."

• sammy
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 20, 2021

"I took ella one 50ish hours after and it was easy to take and had no complications. However, I was meant to get my period 2 weeks after and didn't so I assumed it did not work. I got extreme cramps and nausea so I took a pregnancy test which came back as negative. Eventually I got my period but it was 3 months late and was very painful and heavy. It took around 6 months after that for my period to get back to normal. This emergency contraceptive gave me anxiety and uncertainty and caused me to stress. Although it did work, it isn't my first option."

• Char
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 3, 2019

"I would never normally write on these but I thought my experience important as I couldn’t see anyone with the same situation as I was in, on here, So I took Ella one with 20 hours left on the 5 days. My period hadn’t come when it was supposed to and I had no symptoms of pregnancy or coming on. No sore boobs nothing. I waited for my period 9 days still nothing and 3 negative pregnancy tests my period finally came 16 days late. So if any one is worried just hold in there because it may take a little while for your period to start again but the pill did work for me. 16 days of worry but all good in the end :)"