Evra patch and lighter periods
Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 6 days ago
noticed that the side effects were less or more intense depending on where i put the patch on my body. i used to have it on my arm and had intense nausea nonstop and after putting on my hip/ bum it stopped. also cystitis symptoms however i’m not sure if they are related
Very negative mood
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 26th Nov 25
The Evra patch has been a good choice for me so far, and it’s my first time on birth control! I would say the only downfall is around the edge of the patch gets dirty from adhesive, and that it’s nerve racking to swim a lot in fear it will come off! I went on vacation and was nervous but I used a tagaderm to keep it on when swimming!
Top side effects not reported
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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
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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
37% of evra patch reviewers reported period like cramps
36% of evra patch reviewers reported nausea or vomiting
31% of evra patch reviewers reported vaginal discharge
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