Injection and negative mood

How our community feel injection has affected their moods and emotions

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Somewhat negative

32%

No change

27%

Don't know

7%

Out of the 271 reviews for injection, 159 people (59%) reported negative mood.

Reviewers that reported negative mood as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 day ago

I felt like I was going crazy or losing my mind while on this contraceptive. I was an emotional wreck, I was not doing so well physically either. I had zero sex drive, so it did not make sense for me to be on birth control when I was not even having sex (markedly diminished libido).

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Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Sep 24

the side effects makes it feel like its not worth it. i cant eat the things i like as much because im gaining weight and dont want to be unhealthy. i feel way more fatigued


Very negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Sep 24

the side effects makes it feel like its not worth it. i cant eat the things i like as much because im gaining weight and dont want to be unhealthy. i feel way more fatigued


Very negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Injection common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

44% of injection reviewers reported tender breasts

43% of injection reviewers reported vaginal dryness

39% of injection reviewers reported vaginal discharge

39% of injection reviewers reported lower back pain

37% of injection reviewers reported period like cramps


Possible injection side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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