Evra patch and headaches

How our community feel they have been impacted by headaches on evra patch

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

74%

A bit

16%

Quite a bit

6%

A lot

2%

A great deal

2%

Out of the 113 reviews for evra patch, 29 people (26%) reported headaches.

Reviewers that reported headaches as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 days ago

Went on the patch having been on the implant previously. On the implant I had lots of spotting which thankfully went away on the patch. However I have definitely noticed a distinct rise in anxiety since being on the patch over the last year - enough to stop me wanting to go to things like the theatre or going on tours without getting sweaty. I also think it's killed my sex drive so I'm going to go off it and seek alternative contraception. Its a shame because I do find it convenient and have felt very protected on it. My period increased its flow a lot during the period week and I also got bad headaches around that week which I wasn't used to. Sad to have to change but dont like the quality of life.

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Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  6th Aug 25

I love using the patch. It has made using contraceptive so much easier and I went through a phase of recommending it too everyone I know. I've had a few symptoms recently, but not sure if that is related to the Patch or a different medical issue. In the last year, I've had more hormonal acne than I did before, but that's the main side effect that I would say I've been affected by. We are coming off contraceptive soon, so hoping it is a smooth process


Very positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  29th Jun 25

I think the patch works fine for me, it doesn’t fall off and has never peeled away. I’ve had a couple of headaches since starting a month ago but don’t know if they’re related, I don’t usually get any headaches so it’s likely. Pretty sure it’s decreased my sex drive.


Decreased sex drive

0 helpful

0 comments

Evra patch common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

51% of evra patch reviewers reported breast enlargement

49% of evra patch reviewers reported tender breasts

36% of evra patch reviewers reported period like cramps

34% of evra patch reviewers reported nausea or vomiting

32% of evra patch reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible evra patch side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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