Patch and 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
73%
A bit
16%
Quite a bit
6%
A lot
3%
A great deal
2%
Out of the 117 reviews for patch, 32 people (27%) reported headaches.
Reviewers that reported headaches as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• today
The patch made me feel extremely unwell. I had nausea, heavy headed feeling, headaches, tiredness, sweating and soreness where the patch was placed. I ended up removing it before 24 hours was up because I couldn't sleep and felt so out of sorts.
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks ago
Went on the patch having been on the implant previously. On the implant I had lots of spotting which thankfully went away on the patch. However I have definitely noticed a distinct rise in anxiety since being on the patch over the last year - enough to stop me wanting to go to things like the theatre or going on tours without getting sweaty. I also think it's killed my sex drive so I'm going to go off it and seek alternative contraception. Its a shame because I do find it convenient and have felt very protected on it. My period increased its flow a lot during the period week and I also got bad headaches around that week which I wasn't used to. Sad to have to change but dont like the quality of life.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 6th Aug 25
I love using the patch. It has made using contraceptive so much easier and I went through a phase of recommending it too everyone I know. I've had a few symptoms recently, but not sure if that is related to the Patch or a different medical issue. In the last year, I've had more hormonal acne than I did before, but that's the main side effect that I would say I've been affected by. We are coming off contraceptive soon, so hoping it is a smooth process
Very positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Patch common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
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