Contraception Reviews

Combination birth control pill and improved skin

How our community feel the combination birth control pill has affected their skin

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

34%

Don't know

10%

Out of the 142 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 56 people (39%) reported improved skin.

Reviewers that reported improved skin as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  4 days ago

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.

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Very positive mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  12th Mar 26

it’s making me sad and angry and anxious all the time. i’m also cramping more then usual.


Very positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 12 - 18 mo
15 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  9th Feb 26

The head aches are not to bad but the font go away with meds


Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

39% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

35% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

3

Period like cramps

32% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps

4

Tender breasts

31% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts

5

Lower back pain

31% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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