Morning after pill and heavier periods
How our community feel morning after pill has affected their periods
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
28%
22%
19%
19%
16%
Don't know
16%
3%
Out of the 32 reviews for morning after pill, 6 people (19%) reported heavier periods.
Reviewers that reported heavier periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 9th May 25
I had some cramps here and there, nausea started around 4-5 hours after but no vomiting but I was quite dizzy and fatigued. I got my period 5 days earlier than predicted and I had a heavy flow for 4 days instead of my usual 2 but other than that worked alright.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th Apr 24
Increased sex drive
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 21st Feb 24
I used the emergency contraception pill when someone ejaculated inside of me to avoid pregnancy and it was useful.
Gained weight
0 helpful
1 comments
Morning after pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
38% of morning after pill reviewers reported period like cramps
34% of morning after pill reviewers reported nausea or vomiting
22% of morning after pill reviewers reported tender breasts
22% of morning after pill reviewers reported lower back pain
16% of morning after pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual
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