Morning after pill and irregular periods

How our community feel morning after pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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29%

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18%

Out of the 28 reviews for morning after pill, 5 people (18%) reported irregular periods.

Reviewers that reported irregular periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  15th Feb 24

For those emergencies where me and my partner haven’t used a condom or had sex during my ovulation period, I’ve been used the morning after pill which has most definitely been very effective for me. I don’t really experience any excessive side effects but what I do notice every time I take this medication my period is comes a week later than normal and it can be much heavier at times with more clots , and the periods are very painful.

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Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  15th Feb 21

Made me feel ill for the rest of the day, fine again the next morning though. Had quite a bit of spotting and period a little later than usual.


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Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  5th Jan 21

It was terrible ,I felt sick. My period came ten days late with sore breasts (the are still sore even though I'm done). I would recommend it if not trying to fall pregnant. The side effects are worth it.


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Morning after pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

36% of morning after pill reviewers reported nausea or vomiting

36% of morning after pill reviewers reported period like cramps

21% of morning after pill reviewers reported tender breasts

21% of morning after pill reviewers reported lower back pain

14% of morning after pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge


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Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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