Patch and nausea or vomiting
How our community feel they have been impacted by nausea or vomiting on patch
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
66%
A bit
16%
Quite a bit
9%
A lot
6%
A great deal
4%
Out of the 110 reviews for patch, 38 people (35%) reported nausea or vomiting.
Reviewers that reported nausea or vomiting as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks 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
1 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
2 helpful
1 comments
Patch common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
53% 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
32% of patch reviewers reported vaginal discharge