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
75%
A bit
15%
Quite a bit
6%
A lot
3%
A great deal
2%
Out of the 109 reviews for patch, 27 people (25%) reported headaches.
Reviewers that reported headaches as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 4 days ago
I went back on the patch a few months ago as it's probably my most preferred form of contraception (I'm often not on any and am reluctant to use anything but needs must). I actually have fallen pregnant on the patch in the past and have a 5 year old son to show for it but so far this time round it seems to be doing the job. Pros: It's so easy to use, changing once a week is so much easier than trying to remember a pill each day. I usually use the whole pack back to back so appreciate less frequent periods. It stays put with no issue at all. Cons: My moods have been awful, to the point I feel quite depressed some of the time, I'm crying a lot and not coping with challenges very well as I normally would. My periods are generally heavier, I have a couple of days of constantly leaking through tampons in a very short space of time. I'm getting headaches quite regularly which won't shift with painkillers. Also feel nauseous quite often. This month have started breakthrough bleeding after just a couple of weeks since last patch free week. Overall, not loving it at the moment. However I've had such bad experiences with other forms of contraception that I still think this is the best of a bad bunch. Really rate the convenience of it. No noticeable difference to weight or skin thankfully.
Somewhat negative mood
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2nd Mar 25
I don't like it. It makes me feel sad, like full-time pms. I've cried most days on it. I get headaches and I never used to. My friends say I don't seem like myself. My sex drive is lower. I was spotting for the first 6 weeks. Pluses are decreased risk of pregnancy, being able to skip a break and less heavy period/breakthrough bleeding so iron levels are easier to control. It's easy to use and so far has stayed on well (we'll see if this is still the case in summer). I like that if I wanted to stop using it I can remove it myself.
Very negative mood
2 more effects
1 helpful
1 comments
Patch common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
52% of patch reviewers reported breast enlargement
50% of patch reviewers reported tender breasts
39% of patch reviewers reported period like cramps
35% of patch reviewers reported nausea or vomiting
31% of patch reviewers reported vaginal discharge