Morning after pill and spotting
How our community feel morning after pill has affected their periods
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
27%
24%
24%
18%
Don't know
15%
12%
3%
Out of the 33 reviews for morning after pill, 8 people (24%) reported spotting.
Reviewers that reported spotting as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 6 days ago
Feeling very sick, painful stomach/cramp pains, tired muscles or aches, overall extremely tired, loss of energy, bloating and gas discomfort
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
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 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 14th May 23
I mean, it did the job! I didn't get pregnant! I was early in my cycle (around cycle day 12) It was a super precaution as I was unsure if withdrawal was effective at the time. I was in an awful mood about 1/2 days after taking it (like mega PMS) and had spotting just before my period started. I also had a bout of thrush just before I got my period too after taking it.
Very negative mood
1 helpful
0 comments
Morning after pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
39% of morning after pill reviewers reported period like cramps
36% of morning after pill reviewers reported nausea or vomiting
24% of morning after pill reviewers reported lower back pain
21% of morning after pill reviewers reported tender breasts
15% of morning after pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
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