Evra patch and period like cramps
How our community feel they have been impacted by period like cramps on evra patch
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
61%
A bit
21%
Quite a bit
10%
A lot
4%
A great deal
3%
Out of the 98 reviews for evra patch, 38 people (39%) reported period like cramps.
Reviewers that reported period like cramps as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
22 years old
🇬🇧 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.
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 6th Feb 24
I’ve been using the evra patch for around 7 months now and love it! My mood has drastically improved and feel so much happier day to day. At first I noticed light nausea in the evenings, but this wore off over time. In the first 3 months I noticed a light rash around my chin and cheeks that would wear off on my patch free week then come back but that had since disappeared. I don’t think I’ve put on weight since starting however I have noticed an increase in cup size. My periods have been lighter, shorter and so regular. It’s so practical and very discreet, could not recommend enough!
Very positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
16 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 28th Jan 24
Honestly, it wasn’t bad while I was on it, I had pretty bad pain during periods but day-to-day felt pretty normal. Only after I came off of it did I realise I had gained over 10kgs and could literally feel my mental health improve within weeks.
Very negative mood
1 more effect
2 helpful
1 comments
Evra patch common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
49% of evra patch reviewers reported breast enlargement
48% of evra patch reviewers reported tender breasts
39% 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