Patch and negative mood
How our community feel patch has affected their moods and emotions
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
36%
Don't know
7%
Out of the 124 reviews for patch, 50 people (40%) reported negative mood.
Reviewers that reported negative mood as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 6 days ago
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
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
Started taking the Evra patch to help regulating my hormones and to help with bad health anxiety. The 3rd day I had it on resulted in me taking the patch off straight away due to immense nausea, panic, shaking and complete loss of appetite. 3 months later my hormones have been worse than ever with random crying and anxiety increasing throughout my cycle.
Very negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 month ago
Overall good birth control. I do get random cramps throughout the day ever since I started it and my skin is irritated and itchy where I place my patch.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Patch common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
52% of patch reviewers reported breast enlargement
49% of patch reviewers reported tender breasts
38% of patch reviewers reported period like cramps
36% of patch reviewers reported nausea or vomiting
30% of patch reviewers reported vaginal discharge
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