Contraception Reviews

Combination birth control pill and irregular periods

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

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

9%

Don't know

8%

Out of the 139 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 17 people (12%) reported irregular periods.

Reviewers that reported irregular periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

I was fine when I started taking it last month until I had break through bleeding that is going on for 3 weeks. The pads are becoming irritating.

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Worse skin

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

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 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  17th Feb 26

The loss of sex drive and vaginal dryness is affecting my relationship


Somewhat negative mood

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

40% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

34% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

3

Period like cramps

31% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps

4

Tender breasts

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

5

Lower back pain

30% 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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