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.
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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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