Patch and positive mood

How our community feel patch has affected their moods and emotions

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

35%

Don't know

7%

Out of the 129 reviews for patch, 23 people (18%) reported positive mood.

Reviewers that reported positive mood as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

Patch was a pretty good option. Used it for about a year. No problems mood wise, body and skin stayed the same. Initially got a rash from the glue but my skin got used to it after a month or so. Found it a bit annoying having the patch visible to other people. Took continuously to stop periods, and did breakthrough bleed every 3-4 months. Had to stop using in the end due to hormonal post nasal drip, which got realllyy annoying. Was gutted as it was otherwise so good.

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Very positive mood

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  16th Mar 26

I started using the Evra patch for my hormones. Before, I experienced frequent shifts in emotions within just a few minutes, including crying for no particular reason and then feeling fine 10 seconds later. I was advised to wear the patch continuously. Once I began, I found my symptoms were not too severe; they included back pain and cramps, some spotting, feeling nauseous but vomiting a few times a month during the first few months. I have now been on the patch continuously for six months, and I no longer experience any symptoms. My mood can sometimes drop randomly, but overall, I have no regrets about starting the patch.


Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 8+ yr
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  21st Feb 26

No side effects


Very positive mood

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Patch common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

52% of patch reviewers reported breast enlargement

48% of patch reviewers reported tender breasts

39% of patch reviewers reported period like cramps

36% of patch reviewers reported nausea or vomiting

30% of patch reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible patch side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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