Does patch cause headaches?
How our community feel they have been impacted by headaches on patch
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
82%
A bit
11%
Quite a bit
2%
A lot
2%
A great deal
2%
Out of the 90 reviews for patch, 0 people (0%) reported headaches.
Reviewers that reported headaches as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 12 - 18 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 day ago
The patch was extremely convenient to use and it did make my periods more regular however I had extreme headaches whilst on it which hugely affected my life. I didn’t think it was to do with my patch initially however as soon as I removed it as a final resort, my headaches went. They were totally debilitating.
Top side effects not reported
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0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 day ago
Really great, massively better than the pill which I was on before. Doesn't massively effect my mood. Gives me a bit of skin irritation where the patch is but that is easily resolved by moving it each use. Very easy to use too, I only have to think about it once a week!
Top side effects not reported
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0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 6th Feb 24
I’ve been using the evra patch for around 7 months now and love it! My mood has drastically improved and feel so much happier day to day. At first I noticed light nausea in the evenings, but this wore off over time. In the first 3 months I noticed a light rash around my chin and cheeks that would wear off on my patch free week then come back but that had since disappeared. I don’t think I’ve put on weight since starting however I have noticed an increase in cup size. My periods have been lighter, shorter and so regular. It’s so practical and very discreet, could not recommend enough!
Top side effects not reported
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Patch common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
49% of patch reviewers reported breast enlargement
48% of patch reviewers reported tender breasts
42% of patch reviewers reported period like cramps
36% of patch reviewers reported nausea or vomiting
34% of patch reviewers reported vaginal discharge