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Mini pill

Used for 1 - 3 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 3 days ago

Mini pill

I lost so much hair. I’m done using this. My periods are more painful, I’m so tired now

Improved skin

2 more effects

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Vaginal ring

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr

18 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 6 days ago

NuvaRing

I believe this birth control is very effective and better than others, though it's given me a lot to deal with mentally. My sex drive has decreased drastically and it makes me feel disconnected with my body so I'm considering trying a new route.

Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

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Combination birth control pill

Used for 8+ yr

41 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 2 weeks ago

Yaz birth control pill

I’ve tried the shot, the ring, different pills, this is the one. Weight gain was an important factor as was acne. I have not gained weight and have had only an occasional acne bump likely due to another cause. For birth control, just make sure you take the pill daily at the same time. I no longer experience mood swings or pms in anyway. I also do not have periods bc with my doctor’s approval, I take the pill straight through each month due to endometriosis.

Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

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Birth control implant

Used for 6 - 12 mo

25 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 2 weeks ago

Nexplanon implant

Overall it manages my endometriosis very well by preventing periods. It also is very effective in preventing pregnancy without any other methods needed. I barely notice it, my mood is better because I'm not going through painful horrible endometriosis cycles anymore. I took it out and was still able to get pregnant a few months later when I decided I wanted to. Any side effects are significantly better than the stuff I deal with for my condition. Really it makes me feel secure, more stabilized, and in significantly less pain.

Top side effects not reported

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Hormonal IUD

Used for 1 - 3 mo

22 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 2 weeks ago

Mirena IUD

This is a test!

Very positive mood

3 more effects

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Combination birth control pill

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 2 weeks ago

Apri birth control pill

Top side effects not reported

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Birth control shot

Used for 3 - 5 yr

20 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 3 weeks ago

Depo-Provera shot

I’ve been on Depo for 4 years and I’m almost 2 months off of it and I’m actively trying for a baby and my body is definitely all out of wack trying to regulate I’ve spotted for a week I’ve had bad cramps and stomach aches and I still haven’t ovulated yet but hopefully I will soon !!! All I can say is coming off the shot take it easy and get rest because your body is trying to get everything back in order and it’s not entirely fun

Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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Birth control implant

Used for 6 - 12 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 3 weeks ago

Nexplanon implant

Nexplanon has made my periods go from regular, about 5 day periods once a month to one month on one month off. It started with 3 weeks on, 1 week off but has gradually gotten better atleast I have a month off of it now. I also find it hard to get lubricated for sex, even though that was never a problem before. Overall though, I have not gotten pregnant and "woohoo" very very frequently with my partner, so that is a plus!

Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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Combination birth control pill

Used for 1 - 3 mo

36 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 1 month ago

Combination birth control pill

Not pleasant. Slynd seems to yes, decrease my flow, but the side effects are horrendous

Worse skin

1 more effect

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Combination birth control pill

Used for 1 - 3 mo

31 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 1 month ago

Loryna birth control pill

Began experiencing yeast infections almost immediately after beginning medications, even though I’ve had zero history of yeast infections in the past. Also experienced increase vaginal dryness with painful intercourse. Last but not least, I feel like my depression has been worse.

Very negative mood

2 more effects

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An amazing organization. The lowdown is focused just on womens health and this makes for focused expertise. I had a fantastic consultation where I got focused, excellent advice. In a 30 minute appointment 20 years of poor service from every other Dr I've ever spoken to was undone and rectified. I wish I had this in my 20s! If you are considering this please book an appointment. You will not regret it.

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Brilliant, non judgmental and informative, changing the conversation about contraception. The website is also brilliant, a really good source of informative and interesting information. I’m so pleased I know about this website, it is changing contraceptive knowledge for the better! Keep it up girls!!

Yasemin Ali

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Like most I can’t get in front of my nurse or GP so have resulted in buying my contraception online. It feels like a womens clinic, just online. Couldn’t fault them.

Louise

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Completely lost faith in my local contraceptive clinic. Started searching online with the intent to purchase the contraceptive of my choice instead. This is when I stumbled across the Lowdown, and they have been fantastic ever since. An abundance of info on the site, which I felt was important to enable me to make an informed decision.

Kerry C

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Website was very easy to use, and is the only resource I have found of this kind, which compares different types of pills and gives detailed information about potential side effects and pros/cons. I had not registered with my local GP after moving, and was running out of my pill. My order arrived the next day - would definitely use again!

Anna Leitner

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Making contraception easier to access… It should be this easy, stress free, not time consuming…Best customer service. Best way to receive contraception. Will recommend this place - especially to those who get anxious or frustrated about going to their local clinic//GP

Lou

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They are always available at the other end of the phone (WhatsApp), and reply promptly to messages. Reasonable pricing and prompt delivery.

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I had a consultation with Fran who was super friendly and personable. The consultation was amazing to the point I cried with the relief. Fran explained what methods were open to me based on my preferences, answered all of my many questions and I am now trialling out the things she has suggested. Cannot express how grateful I am for this service is available and am looking to see what else the website can offer.

Ana-Sofica

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Great service. The process is straightforward and even if you don't know what you want/need there's a handy questionnaire available and if further support is needed there is the option to book an appointment with a clinician. Prices are fair and depend on the brand and length of subscription. Also the process of cancelling the subscription is very straightforward and transparent. Thanks.