Combined pill and lower back pain

How our community feel they have been impacted by lower back pain on the combined pill

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

67%

A bit

14%

Quite a bit

11%

A lot

5%

A great deal

3%

Out of the 2647 reviews for the combined pill, 872 people (33%) reported lower back pain.

Reviewers that reported lower back pain as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 5 yr
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 days ago

Been taking for around 4 years, almost flawless except totally ruined any sex drive/libido and that sucks so bad. Great for skin though and regulating periods/lighter periods, which is why I went on it in the first place👍🏼

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Improved skin

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

My skin has got worse with this pill and I will be changing, however my mood has been a lot better.


Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

Overall a good pill and much better than countless others I’ve tried in the past. Migraines are worst for me I’ve been experiencing them more than ever whilst being on this pill.


Top side effects not reported

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Combined pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

52% of the combined pill reviewers reported tender breasts

48% of the combined pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

46% of the combined pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

43% of the combined pill reviewers reported period like cramps

38% of the combined pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness


Possible the combined pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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