Injection and period like cramps
How our community feel they have been impacted by period like cramps on injection
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
63%
A bit
15%
Quite a bit
12%
A great deal
7%
A lot
4%
Out of the 261 reviews for injection, 98 people (38%) 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 6 - 12 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 22nd May 24
I was not offered an alternative injection and was adbised against it as i already was dinosed with depression.its been very difficult trying to feel normal and have a great s** life. I am already a mother and would like to wait a while before or IF i do have any more children. This contraception is extemly strong, i noticed many changes to my body. From the frist day i took the injection. It is brilliant at stopping me from getting pregnnt again though.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 5th Apr 24
When I was 15, I started using the injection to manage my menstrual pain (due to Endo). It worked like magic and stopped my periods and pain right away! However, it also had a downside - it really impacted my mental health. Recently, I was diagnosed with endometriosis, and I tried different pills to manage it, but I kept forgetting to take them on time. So, I decided to give the Depot Provera injection another try. I was a bit hesitant at first, but I went ahead with it anyway. It took some time for my body to adjust, and I experienced some spotting and pelvic pain until my most recent injection. (I've had 5 injections now). Now, things have settled down, and I only get occasional twinges. The day after the injection, I experience some period-like pain, but it usually goes away after a couple of days. Overall, I would recommend this contraception, although everyone's experience is different. For me, it has finally given me what I wanted - freedom from pain.
Decreased sex drive
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th Jan 24
I became emotional, my stomach is bloated all the time, I have no energy, I feel tired all the time, loss of appetite, I feel uncomfortable, my ears are ringing the whole time, my head feels foggy and I feel confused, I get bad period like cramps
Very negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Injection common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
45% of injection reviewers reported tender breasts
42% of injection reviewers reported vaginal dryness
40% of injection reviewers reported vaginal discharge
38% of injection reviewers reported lower back pain
38% of injection reviewers reported period like cramps