Patch and more regular periods
How our community feel patch has affected their periods
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
31%
No change
22%
13%
11%
6%
Don't know
6%
Out of the 102 reviews for patch, 13 people (13%) reported more regular periods.
Reviewers that reported more regular periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 31st Aug 24
After switching from the combined pill due to depression, I was interested in the patch as I could change it weekly instead of remembering to take a pill everyday. I started the patch and my periods became regular and my mood increased greatly, I do experience bad PMS but It is much better compared to when I was on the pill. I do get cramps sometimes between periods but nothing too bad. You can also use the patch to skip periods but I enjoy having a regular “cycle” and when I did use it to skip a period for a holiday I ended up spotting for a month! Overall the patch is great for me and I don’t plan on changing as it has helped my mental health so much.
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 24th Aug 24
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 29th Jul 24
New boobs, same me. Generally a good experience- my periods are less painful which is a plus and my breasts went up a cup size or two (a plus for the boyfriend apparently). I became more emotionally sensitive to start with but that quickly settled down. I'm still trying to discover the best place to stick the patch as it does become unstuck in areas that often crease but I haven't got pregnant yet so it must be doing its job. So far, upper arm is the best. I recommend to anyone not wanting to take a pill every day.
Top side effects not reported
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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