Contraception Reviews

Combination birth control pill and hair loss

How our community feel they have been impacted by hair loss on the combination birth control pill

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

81%

A bit

8%

Quite a bit

4%

A lot

4%

A great deal

2%

Out of the 123 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 23 people (19%) reported hair loss.

Reviewers that reported hair loss as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
48 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

Combination 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

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

Stopped eating for 2 days


Top side effects not reported

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0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  30th Jun 25

The pill was a great experience for me. I’d recommend it if you are someone capable of remembering to take it at the same time everyday. Also, I always know exactly when my period will be. Acne went away and no major side effects. The only potential negative is you have to deal with pharmacies and getting your prescription renewed regularly. I’m about to start a demanding job and am switching to an IUD for convenience.


Improved skin

1 more effect

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Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

38% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

33% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

3

Tender breasts

30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Lower back pain

29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain

5

Sweating more than usual

29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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