Patch and improved skin

How our community feel patch has affected their skin

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

23%

Don't know

5%

Out of the 102 reviews for patch, 17 people (17%) reported improved skin.

Reviewers that reported improved skin as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Patch  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  24th Aug 24

Patch  

I had near constant breakthrough bleeding the entire time

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Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Patch  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  7th Aug 24

Patch  

It’s convenient to only change once a week. I’ve found when I’ve been on holiday if you are in the water it does loosen and sometimes come off in the water which is not helpful. I have experienced a lot of breakthrough bleeding very randomly but it has helped with my skin. My sex drive has basically gone it’s that low which I have struggled with but my mood and endometriosis pain during periods has helped


Somewhat positive mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  5th Jun 24

This has been the best contraception I've ever used. I have had no side effects and would recommend this to anyone who struggles with the pill or with typically reacts poorly to oestrogen.


Improved skin

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Patch common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

50% of patch reviewers reported breast enlargement

49% of patch reviewers reported tender breasts

39% of patch reviewers reported period like cramps

33% of patch reviewers reported nausea or vomiting

33% of patch reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible patch side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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