Experiences of the morning after pill

[bigchris]

Does it give you period pains? How soon after you took it did you feel any side effects ?

I took Ellaone this morning and nothing so far

Could also not believe how much it cost !

I took it. No effects at all, side or otherwise as I still ended up pregnant

I advise that you poas two weeks or so after taking it just to be sure it’s worked.

I had it a few years ago after a condom got lost (so don't know if I would have got pregnant).
Felt nothing at all, absolutely normal!

No side effects here either. Ive taken it at least 5 times (Im old though so thats not actually that often)

I didn’t get any initial symptoms apart from a bit of nausea a day or so afterwards but it totally screwed up my periods for. couple of months. I still ended up poas because period didn’t show up when it would usually and I had sore boobs from hell so got the fear.

I don’t do well with hormone contraception in any case though. Thank god for the snip.

Oh thanks all !

Couldn't believe the cost, 35 quid !

Took levonelle generic. Am 17 weeks pregnant right now, thankfully baby seems fine.

Ouch if it happens again go to the local GUM... they provide FOC...

I got it free from Boots (it was only free if I took it on the spot in a private room in the branch, I would have had to pay if I took it away with me), and no ill effects.

How long ago was that ? I thought you have to pay now

I had it on holiday in the UK, I was shocked at how much boots were charging so called 111 who put me in touch with a local medical centre, popped there, quick appointment and was given it on prescription.

Oh Yes just googled, it would have been a pain to get gp appointment so I ordered online and collected from superdrug

No side effects or anything either

I've taken levonelle on two separate occasions and had no side effects or symptoms either time.
Well, some mild annoyance at a patronising pharmacist the first time, but apart from that!

Its wierd isn't it, I thought they'd be cramps or something but then I don't really know how it works

Got it free a couple of times back in the day/early 90s, in those days it was a different formulation and i felt pretty sick both times. I was warned very seriously that i'd have to have an abortion if I was pregnant as the drugs could damage the embryo. Luckily it either worked or I hadn't conceived anyway.

Took it 14 years ago for 25 quid, different formulation, no sickness, and a healthy DS nine months later

I had such a hard time from my GP the first time I requested it, one of the most horrible healthcare experiences I have ever had, basically being accused of lying and treated with distaste and contempt when I requested it. A GP a few years later was wonderful to me when I 'confessed' (that's what it felt like) that I'd taken it twice, he said 'well of course, if you use condoms you're going to need a backup from time to time' and in an instant healed that wound from that earlier consultation. Thank you, Dr L, it still helps.

Think they both try and prevent ovulation, but Ellaone is more effective than Levonelle.

You might get an early or late period so don't worry if you're a bit late.

I remember taking one at 16 (2001ish?) where you had to take two pills 12 hours apart, that made me feel very sick but I don't think they do that one anymore.

OP you might find this interesting then:
thefemedic.com/contraception/levonelle-ellaone-how-morning-after-pill-works/

Thanks you've all been so nice and helpful !