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Birth control implant

Used for 1 - 3 mo

21 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 1 week ago

Nexplanon implant

Very positive mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Mini pill

Used for 1 - 3 mo

26 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 2 weeks ago

Slynd birth control pill

mild joint pain and cramping in calfs and shoulders! Breasts grew two cup sizes. On it for PMDDD, first month in I have noticed less anxiety and mood swings. Hoping it continues!

Somewhat positive mood

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill

Used for 3 - 6 mo

14 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 2 weeks ago

Tri Lo Mili birth control pill

I started taking this pill for painful period cramps and it has worked wonders! My period is more regular as well and shorter and less painful. My skin cleared up really well the only problem i have is the migraines and my blood sugar. The migraines are very painful but only last a few minutes luckily and since started taking the pill my blood sugar sky rockets or falls rather quickly.

Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Withdrawal or pull out method

Used for 5 - 8 yr

34 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 3 weeks ago

Withdrawal or pull out method

None

Top side effects not reported

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Hormonal IUD

Used for 6 - 12 mo

19 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 1 month ago

Kyleena IUD

I've tried all the pills out there for BC, but my last resort was the hormonal IUD to stop me hemorrhaging every month. For the last 9 months, I've had 4 UTIs and constant pelvic pain. I've seen a urologist twice, and the hypothesis is that the IUD is drying out not only my skin but my vaginal tissues as well. I wish I could get it out to remove myself this constant UTI type pain, but I haven't bled a lot in the last couple of months. It's a very bad negative for a semi positive.

Very negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill

Used for 3 - 6 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 1 month ago

Mili birth control pill

I really enjoy taking this brand. It still feels like I am me at the end of the day and I’m in control of my emotions and not hindered by excessive hormones.

Very positive mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill

Used for 1 - 3 mo

48 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 1 month ago

Vienva birth control pill

Omg the lower back pain and the leg pain was unreal. I thought something was very very wrong with me but when I stopped taking this is went away.

Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

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Hormonal IUD

Used for 1 - 3 mo

21 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 2nd Apr 26

Hormonal IUD

The insertion did cause me a great deal of pain, and the following days after I was cramping constantly. I am on my 2nd month of Kyleena and I do still experience some cramping in my day to day. It has made my period lighter but I have been bleeding for 22days.

Top side effects not reported

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Combination birth control pill

Used for 3 - 6 mo

49 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 1st Apr 26

Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill

I went on this pill for pre-menopause symptoms that were driving me crazy (hot flashes, really bad sleep disruptions). It worked really well, but there was one side effect that I couldn't handle. I couldn't wear my contacts anymore, and my eyes were always really dry and itchy. When I tried to wear my contacts, they would get a film on them after only and hour or two of wearing, which would make it seem like I was looking through a mist, and lights had halos around them, which made night driving totally unsafe. If it wasn't for that I'd still be taking them. I really liked how much lighter and shorter my period was while I was on it, because my normal period was really heavy and and crampy and lengthy.

Top side effects not reported

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Mini pill

Used for 1 - 3 mo

32 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 29th Mar 26

Slynd birth control pill

I have been on this for 2 days, day 1 I had unmanageable migraines that made me want to cry and lower back pain, day 2 I am experiencing migraines and severe abdominal cramps and lower back pain. I dont know if I want to take this another day 😕

Somewhat negative mood

0 helpful

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.