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Altavera birth control pill side effects

2.3

3 reviews

What Lowdown reviewers say

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Mood

33% very positive

Bleeds

33% stopped periods

Sex drive

33% increased sex drive

Weight

67% gained weight

Skin

33% improved skin

Cycle return

100% in 1 month

Altavera birth control pill

Altavera birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Sweating more than usual

100% of Altavera birth control pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual

2

Nausea or vomiting

67% of Altavera birth control pill reviewers reported nausea or vomiting

3

Hair loss

67% of Altavera birth control pill reviewers reported hair loss

4

Lower back pain

67% of Altavera birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain

5

Headaches

67% of Altavera birth control pill reviewers reported headaches


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • 33% of Altavera birth control pill reviewers reported body hair getting darker

  • 33% of Altavera birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

  • 33% of Altavera birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • Sweating more than usual (100%)
  • Nausea or vomiting (67%)
  • Hair loss (67%)
  • Lower back pain (67%)
  • Headaches (67%)
  • Vaginal dryness (33%)
  • Migraines (33%)
  • Body hair getting darker (33%)
  • Breast enlargement (33%)
  • Period like cramps (33%)
  • Discomfort wearing contact lenses (0%)
  • Cystitis (0%)
  • Dizziness (0%)
  • Vaginal discharge (0%)
  • Migraine with aura (0%)
  • High blood pressure (0%)
  • Body hair increase (0%)
  • Tender breasts (0%)
  • A latex allergy (0%)
  • Thrush (0%)
  • Pelvic infection (0%)

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2.3

3 reviews

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
48 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3rd Aug 25

Altavera birth control pill  

I loved this for helping prevent migraines (taking continuously) and helping even out my moods. But I just realized it is probably what is causing my hair loss. Looking to change to a lower androgen pill like Yasmin

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Very positive mood

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  4th Nov 24

Altavera birth control pill  

Turned me into some kind of testosterone fueled rage monster for two months straight? In addition to severe acne, back pain, and constant sweating.


Very negative mood

3 more effects

2 helpful

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  19th Sep 23

Altavera birth control pill  

It has been incredibly effective with preventing pregnancy. As long as it is taken consistently. Weight gain and loss of sex drive started within the first 6 months of taking.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

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