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

6%

A lot

4%

Out of the 269 reviews for injection, 100 people (37%) 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 3 - 6 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  4 days ago

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

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Very negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  4 days ago

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 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

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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