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Took Ellaone in 3rd out of the 5 day window as we were unsure did condom leak since it tore. Had sex protected but failed contraception on 9th day of my cycle took Ella 3 days later. After ingesting felt cramps hour later. Over the weeks had been moody / tingling breasts / back ache / headaches dizzy nauseous and very bad acne. Took two tests both negative so awaiting aunty flo to make appearance as expected . I presume the tablet did its job but I wouldn’t rush to take it again instead I would go on the pill as well as use second method of contraception.

ellaOne pill-review-id-46ff3cb0-d9bc-4946-adb2-582c35cdc9eb

As a woman who is currently refusing regular contraception after various awful experiences, I was caught out one night with my husband. I opted for the morning after pill so I wouldn’t have to wait and see if I might have become pregnant. It was the least disruptive medication I’ve taken lately. I wasn’t previously having periods being 10 months post partum they hadn’t yet returned but did within 2 weeks of taking the MAP.

Ezinelle pill-review-id-ed440356-4401-447d-aa4b-168f6e457414

Extremely effective. So good that I got into an unhealthy pattern of using this pill at least once a month for 6mos.

ellaOne pill-review-id-e8c07f5e-b3b0-4ed5-920c-32a28d21f36f

It does the job i guess, but the side effects that come with it are terrible tbh, it cause me ao much dryness and im so scared as that has never happened to me before i just hope to get better

Levonorgestrel pill-review-id-7e675e7b-dec6-4f15-ac79-3f8debb599a6

Levonorgestrel pill-review-id-95e2e085-eaa7-47f5-a21d-38e8fb1eef96

I took this morning after pill last month and had no side effects but took it again this month and it delayed my period by 11 days and prolonged it by an extra few days. I was also heavier during this time. 

Levonorgestrel pill-review-id-3c85346c-f071-4b69-95c1-1ee854c1c7cd

Made me feel ill for the rest of the day, fine again the next morning though. Had quite a bit of spotting and period a little later than usual.

Levonorgestrel pill-review-id-9a697a6e-2c71-4a8e-bbff-1cc863cc7989

Do not recommend taking this if you’re allergic to milk or lactose intolerant. I was incredibly nauseous for over 3 days.

ellaOne pill-review-id-4ca116cb-8904-47d0-998c-b51533d2ae53

I have had plenty of both Ella One and Levonelle (am I spelling these right?!). They're both bloody excellent and for me no side effects except to my wallet at £30 a time. No side effects and infinitely preferable to an abortion. I eventually sorted out a copper coil because the morning after pill clearly isn't sustainable as a first choice for me and my partner and we don't like condoms. I've noticed people saying that it's 'bad' or 'unhealthy' to take multiple morning after pills and I'd like to know why. I don't know if they mean physiologically, financially, or 'morally' .

ellaOne pill-review-id-bf41e7f9-89b7-4578-a0e5-9666e3993f71

Always choose the best option for you I have taken this pill numerous times so i was aware of the side affects, not so bad as other pills just a heavier period which also came early which is normal for me happems most times I've took it but overall I would recommend for a morning after solution.

Levonelle One Step pill-review-id-95eff1d8-d576-4602-9416-c7881f1fc48c

After going off this contraceptive method it took over a year for my periods and cycle to return. What I didn't expect and no doctor had ever warned about was the intense withdrawal symptoms. The lack of hormonal balance wreaked havoc over my body for the entire year. The symptoms would manifest differently each month and was difficult to diagnose at first. The mood swings were overwhelming focusing around sadness and anxiety. I started growing huge amounts of facial hair and constant spots along my jawline (a sign of hormone imbalance). Additionally the weight gain persisted stronger than before while my hormones balanced out again. I didn't experience many headache symptoms but intense dizzy spells were common.

This contraceptive method is a godsend in almost every way with only two side effects and the stopping of my periods completely. The two drawbacks are weight gain and total loss of sex drive. I would have to go to the gym five days a week just to stop weight gain from happening. Additionally when I say no sex drive over the two years of using it gradually built up to kissing even making me uncomfortable. Towards the end I couldn't even have sex with my boyfriend of several years. Ultimately I stopped using it for the sake of my weight gain and relationship. I must admit having no periods and no hassle was incredible though!

Depo-Provera injection-review-id-a4ea24e1-ed55-45bd-9fb2-16ab18e76725

Although I am still
Currently using this contraption for the job I’m
In it’s the only one that’s works
With stopping
My periods i had the choice I would
Not use the Sayana press as have had awful
Weight gain

Sayana Press injection-review-id-5c8e2cfc-9cb9-49c6-ac4b-4799133aa291

I have noticed a change into my body since after using the depo-injection. For example still waiting on my period does scare me a little bit and how dry she has got. But I’m glad I stopped it as I’m trying to help my body figure itself out naturally 

Ok so the contraception was ok for me. I gained a healthy weight (which for me is something that I’ve been trying to do for the longest time). I didn’t have to worry about buying pads every month, neither had to worry about getting pregnant. However the side effects weren’t worth it,the migraines still happened,the back aches were still happening and on occasion she would be dry. I am no longer on it now as I didn’t want to be on it for any longer than year just because it can effect your fertility,I’m still waiting on a period (haven’t had a period in 2 years) and boobs have become very tender since I’ve stopped. The risks of the injection causing brittle bones was a major factor as to why I stopped getting it too. 

Depo-Provera injection-review-id-9ada43a5-7558-4071-9860-edf72f355f2b

It took the better part of a year for some of the side effects to gradually improve. The headaches and nausea persisted the longest with the hot flashes being nearly as bad. 

Gyno recommended this for my unbearable period pain last year. I feel stupid for not researching it first. I can truly say it was the most horrific experience I've ever had. I only had the one injection but it has taken the better part of a year to be getting very slowly back to normal from the experience. 
I had headaches every day. Not severe but not mild either. I had extreme nausea and on several occasions was not even able to drink a sip of water for 1-3 days at a time. Though initially it seemed my periods had stopped it suddenly started again and continued non stop for over 100 days. In that time I became very anemic and dizzy all the time. I ended up passing out in public which was extremely embarassing.
I had absolutely no energy whatsoever. I really struggled to so much as get out of bed. Going up and down the stairs felt like climbing a mountain.
I had unbearable hot flashes and would go hot then cold then hot again.
I struggled to think or concentrate a lot of the time.
I had weird rib pain that became unbearable at points.
I started to have hair fall out to an excessive and abnormal degree (thankfully this stopped once I came off of depo)
Nearing the end of the 3 months I ended up with 2 blood clots (just under 2 weeks apart and in different locations).
After the 3 months I assumed things would start going back to normal. Some did but the headaches, nausea and hot flashes got even worse. It took another 3 months or so for things to gradually start to get back to normal. The headaches and nausea have been the slowest to improve.
Being on depo was truly the most horrific type of torture I could imagine. I wouldn't touch it again for anything. It's made me afraid to try anything else.

Depo-Provera injection-review-id-c4d8f24c-6264-4fa4-93d1-c70e246f2c82

I feel scared for not seeing my period and the acne is really worrisome expecially when i never had acne before.

Sayana Press injection-review-id-9e7065a5-699c-4581-ba4a-0e85ac521071

Within a few days the depo Jag make me feel premenstrual, then intensely hormonal and tender like when I was in my first trimester. I could feel my body fighting to try and have a period, but instead ended up spotting for 3-weeks. I was extremely extremely emotional and tender, and bloated. So much so, I took a pregnancy test just in case which was of course negative.

Depo-Provera injection-review-id-5e5e33d3-8ce7-4008-b553-02883ae5bc69

The only downside I would say is it took me around 7 months to get a period again after my last jag, so I did worry something was wrong, but everything did settle and normalise eventually and it can be normal to take up to a year for your period to come back.
I found I was more spotty and moody a few months after stopping but I think that was just my body getting back into its normal hormonal cycle.

I had tried both the pill and the implant for several years, both came with horrible side effects but I kept them going as I thought I didn't have any other options. When planning on getting my new implant put in, my sexual health nurse was great and suggested that if I had such a hard time with the impant, why not try the injection? And I never looked back! Was the best change I ever made, I didnt have a single period once I started it and very little to no other side effects the whole time. I stayed on the injection for around 4-5 years before wanting to get back to a normal cycle.

Depo-Provera injection-review-id-ff1beb24-07ad-4813-b168-256fdd62de2f

I should have read more about.ir before using it at all. It's a whole lot of disadvantage.  I just got married but I can't even have urge for sex or.get pregnant.  Plus I have sleepless nights

Sayana Press injection-review-id-32403375-90d5-4ea1-bf35-a43570728e00

I’ve been on this contraception for around 13 ish years and have had no major issues with it. 
I have struggled recently with information about coming off and trying to loose weight on it.

Depo-Provera injection-review-id-aeae6459-1ef2-43f6-a867-555acecef408

I accepted the Depo Provera injection following the termination of an unwanted pregnancy when I was younger. It made me bleed continuously for six months, at which point I withdrew, took a combined pill, and the bleeding stopped. I did not like having to be injected and to remember when my next one was, and in cold weather for a couple of years after I could feel a strange sensation around the injection site on my bottom!

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