Evra patch and migraines

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

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

90%

A bit

6%

A great deal

2%

Quite a bit

1%

A lot

1%

Out of the 111 reviews for evra patch, 11 people (10%) reported migraines.

Reviewers that reported migraines as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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

I found this much more convenient than a pill as it only has to be thought about each week. The patch cover seemed to often slip leaving the adhesive to get dirty through the week however, and I was told to stop using them after a short time as they brought back migranes that I had not experienced in years.

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Top side effects not reported

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Used for 3 - 6 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  24th Apr 25

I went back on the patch a few months ago as it's probably my most preferred form of contraception (I'm often not on any and am reluctant to use anything but needs must). I actually have fallen pregnant on the patch in the past and have a 5 year old son to show for it but so far this time round it seems to be doing the job. Pros: It's so easy to use, changing once a week is so much easier than trying to remember a pill each day. I usually use the whole pack back to back so appreciate less frequent periods. It stays put with no issue at all. Cons: My moods have been awful, to the point I feel quite depressed some of the time, I'm crying a lot and not coping with challenges very well as I normally would. My periods are generally heavier, I have a couple of days of constantly leaking through tampons in a very short space of time. I'm getting headaches quite regularly which won't shift with painkillers. Also feel nauseous quite often. This month have started breakthrough bleeding after just a couple of weeks since last patch free week. Overall, not loving it at the moment. However I've had such bad experiences with other forms of contraception that I still think this is the best of a bad bunch. Really rate the convenience of it. No noticeable difference to weight or skin thankfully.


Somewhat negative mood

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0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
44 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  22nd Feb 25

Breast tenderness and headaches


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

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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