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
91%
A bit
6%
A great deal
2%
Quite a bit
1%
A lot
1%
Out of the 107 reviews for evra patch, 10 people (9%) reported migraines.
Reviewers that reported migraines as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
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
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 7th May 24
The patch was extremely convenient to use and it did make my periods more regular however I had extreme headaches whilst on it which hugely affected my life. I didn’t think it was to do with my patch initially however as soon as I removed it as a final resort, my headaches went. They were totally debilitating.
Very negative mood
0 helpful
0 comments
Evra patch common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
52% of evra patch reviewers reported breast enlargement
50% of evra patch reviewers reported tender breasts
38% of evra patch reviewers reported period like cramps
36% of evra patch reviewers reported nausea or vomiting
33% of evra patch reviewers reported vaginal discharge