Morning after pill and weight gaining

How our community feel morning after pill has affected their weight

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

71%

Don't know

21%

Out of the 28 reviews for morning after pill, 2 people (7%) reported weight gaining.

Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  15th Apr 24

All good, easy and convenient.

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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

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


Possible morning after pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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