Evra patch and more regular periods

How our community feel evra patch has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Lighter

36%

No change

21%

Don't know

7%

Out of the 99 reviews for evra patch, 18 people (18%) reported more regular periods.

Reviewers that reported more regular periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  31st Aug 24

After switching from the combined pill due to depression, I was interested in the patch as I could change it weekly instead of remembering to take a pill everyday. I started the patch and my periods became regular and my mood increased greatly, I do experience bad PMS but It is much better compared to when I was on the pill. I do get cramps sometimes between periods but nothing too bad. You can also use the patch to skip periods but I enjoy having a regular “cycle” and when I did use it to skip a period for a holiday I ended up spotting for a month! Overall the patch is great for me and I don’t plan on changing as it has helped my mental health so much.

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Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

1 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  29th Jul 24

New boobs, same me. Generally a good experience- my periods are less painful which is a plus and my breasts went up a cup size or two (a plus for the boyfriend apparently). I became more emotionally sensitive to start with but that quickly settled down. I'm still trying to discover the best place to stick the patch as it does become unstuck in areas that often crease but I haven't got pregnant yet so it must be doing its job. So far, upper arm is the best. I recommend to anyone not wanting to take a pill every day.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  26th May 24

After years of fighting with GPs about my period concerns and being put on and off different contraceptions that my body reacted horribly to, I decided to go private and do my research into what could be a possible solution. The girls at The Lowdown have been so helpful throughout the year and a bit that i’ve been with them. The website is so easy and efficient in helping you choose what’s best for your body, and if you have any further questions the girls are quick to respond through emails and whatsapp. I decided a little over a year ago that I’d make the change to go on the Evra patch. After years of different pills not working with my body or making things worse, I was desperate for a solution that was easy but was still in my control (a non intrusive method). The patch has been a life saver and within 3/4 months my periods were at the same time every month, shorter, lighter and less painful. I’m sure it won’t work for everyone but it works great for me, and i’d much rather pay for the product and the service The Lowdown provides, than spend one more minute arguing with my GP.


Very positive mood

1 more effect

1 helpful

0 comments

Evra patch common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

50% of evra patch reviewers reported breast enlargement

49% of evra patch reviewers reported tender breasts

38% of evra patch reviewers reported period like cramps

34% of evra patch reviewers reported nausea or vomiting

34% of evra patch reviewers reported vaginal discharge


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Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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