ellaOne pill vs Levonelle One Step pill
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ellaOne pill reviews
10 reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 14th May 23
I mean, it did the job! I didn't get pregnant! I was early in my cycle (around cycle day 12) It was a super precaution as I was unsure if withdrawal was effective at the time. I was in an awful mood about 1/2 days after taking it (like mega PMS) and had spotting just before my period started. I also had a bout of thrush just before I got my period too after taking it.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 5th Apr 22
Had to take after a condom issue (whoopsie) while waiting to get an appointment for a coil fitting. Was concerned about all the side effects I’d read online but was really relieved that I didn’t experience any and was simple to take. Does the job (I’m not pregnant) but very, very expensive from local pharmacist. I wasn’t offered a range of the options available and in future will be ordering from the lowdown if needed again
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Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 21st May 21
I become pregnant even after taking Ellaone literally the morning after. I was so shocked to find out this will not work if you have already ovulated!!!! Please be careful!! I did not know this and was told by the nurse when I had to get an abortion. Very traumatic experience and did not think this would happen to me.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 14th May 23
I mean, it did the job! I didn't get pregnant! I was early in my cycle (around cycle day 12) It was a super precaution as I was unsure if withdrawal was effective at the time. I was in an awful mood about 1/2 days after taking it (like mega PMS) and had spotting just before my period started. I also had a bout of thrush just before I got my period too after taking it.
Top side effects not reported
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0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 5th Apr 22
Had to take after a condom issue (whoopsie) while waiting to get an appointment for a coil fitting. Was concerned about all the side effects I’d read online but was really relieved that I didn’t experience any and was simple to take. Does the job (I’m not pregnant) but very, very expensive from local pharmacist. I wasn’t offered a range of the options available and in future will be ordering from the lowdown if needed again
Top side effects not reported
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Used for
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 21st May 21
I become pregnant even after taking Ellaone literally the morning after. I was so shocked to find out this will not work if you have already ovulated!!!! Please be careful!! I did not know this and was told by the nurse when I had to get an abortion. Very traumatic experience and did not think this would happen to me.
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
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Levonelle One Step pill reviews
3 reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 24th Oct 23
Took it after being advised by GP even though my pregnancy test was negative. Nauseous straight away for nearly 24hrs. Had period like cramps for a day too. Worst bit was my mood was very low and emotional for 4 days, when I wanted to be happy as I was with family and boyfriend. Constantly felt like I had caused a problem when I hadn't. Didn't need to check if it had worked as I had my period a couple weeks later. Periods haven't gone back to normal and have experienced other changes since but because I started taking the mini-pill straight away afterwards.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 7th Sep 22
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.
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 30th Nov 21
It worked and you're not exactly offered a choice with what you're given but this seriously effected my mood both times I took it.
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 24th Oct 23
Took it after being advised by GP even though my pregnancy test was negative. Nauseous straight away for nearly 24hrs. Had period like cramps for a day too. Worst bit was my mood was very low and emotional for 4 days, when I wanted to be happy as I was with family and boyfriend. Constantly felt like I had caused a problem when I hadn't. Didn't need to check if it had worked as I had my period a couple weeks later. Periods haven't gone back to normal and have experienced other changes since but because I started taking the mini-pill straight away afterwards.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 7th Sep 22
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.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 30th Nov 21
It worked and you're not exactly offered a choice with what you're given but this seriously effected my mood both times I took it.
Top side effects not reported
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