Combination birth control pill and spotting
Out of the 98 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 13 people (13%) reported spotting.
Reviewers that reported spotting as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
43 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
Very positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 3rd Dec 24
I was on it for 4 ish years and really loved that I got no period on it and I feel it helped my PMDD - however I did get breakthrough bleeding towards the end and am switching to a different birth control
Somewhat positive mood
2 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 21st Sep 24
I use BC to control my heavy 3 week long bleeds. I'm 43, and went from PCOS bleeds to perimenopause bleeds. This one worked well, but did cause breakthrough bleeding a little in the first few packs. By breakthrough I mean an actual period gush, not spotting, I also had spotting off and on. It did shorten my periods to about 7 days. My mood seemed down a bit more, and my libido did decrease a little. However, I had the big O just fine, with my previous one(elinest) I couldnt. I'm starting Amethyst which is a slightly lower dose of the same hormones, hopefully that helps even me more. Overall, I would take Aviane again if I had to.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
1 helpful
0 comments
Combination birth control pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Breast enlargement
37% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Headaches
37% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches
Tender breasts
33% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Sweating more than usual
29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual
Vaginal dryness
29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
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