Patch and irregular periods
Reviewers that reported irregular periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 8+ yr
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 day ago
I loved being on the patch. It was so convenient. My periods were still really heavy but I could push them to once every two months before breakthrough bleeding would cause me to take the patch off and have a period. I’d have pain on the first day but nothing ever as bad as I used to have before. I was solely on the patch to help with irregular/painful periods. I switched bc I wanted a more subtle birth control.
Increased sex drive
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0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 month ago
I’ve been on the patch for around 6 months, it’s causing periods every 2 weeks even though I’m using it correctly. The only positive is it’s easy to use and hasn’t caused weight gain.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 18th Feb 26
noticed that the side effects were less or more intense depending on where i put the patch on my body. i used to have it on my arm and had intense nausea nonstop and after putting on my hip/ bum it stopped. also cystitis symptoms however i’m not sure if they are related
Very negative mood
1 more effect
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Patch common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
53% of patch reviewers reported breast enlargement
47% of patch reviewers reported tender breasts
38% of patch reviewers reported period like cramps
35% of patch reviewers reported nausea or vomiting
30% of patch reviewers reported vaginal discharge
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