Contraception Reviews

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Combination birth control pill side effects

3.3

94 reviews

What Lowdown reviewers say

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Mood

28% no impact on mood

Bleeds

29% regular periods

Sex drive

39% lost sex drive

Weight

43% no impact

Skin

40% improved skin

Cycle return

42% in 1 month

Combination birth control pill

Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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Headaches

38% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

34% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

3

Tender breasts

33% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Vaginal dryness

30% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

5

Period like cramps

30% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • 3% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported thrush

  • 1% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported cystitis

  • 1% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported pelvic infection


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • Headaches (38%)
  • Breast enlargement (34%)
  • Tender breasts (33%)
  • Vaginal dryness (30%)
  • Period like cramps (30%)
  • Lower back pain (30%)
  • Sweating more than usual (29%)
  • Dizziness (26%)
  • Migraines (25%)
  • Nausea or vomiting (23%)
  • Vaginal discharge (20%)
  • Hair loss (19%)
  • High blood pressure (12%)
  • Discomfort wearing contact lenses (7%)
  • Migraine with aura (4%)
  • Body hair getting darker (4%)
  • Body hair increase (3%)
  • Thrush (3%)
  • Cystitis (1%)
  • Pelvic infection (1%)
  • A latex allergy (0%)

Reviews

3.3

94 reviews

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
52 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 days ago

Nortrel 7/7/7 birth control pill  

no noted side effects very happy with this medication was switched to sprintec and not happy at all with sprintec

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Very positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  4 days ago

Lutera birth control pill  

I actually didn't really have any "normal" side effects with this pill, I felt like I was mostly normal. But I did notice that my hair was gradually thinning, and it felt like it triggered some form of chronic hair loss for me. Interestingly enough, while it wasn't a huge issue, I noticed that I had "stinky" periods? I stopped having them after I stopped the pill.


Worse skin

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

Vestura birth control pill  

Being on this actually helps me to get fewer menstrual migraines. I don’t seem to have had any truly bad side effects over the years I’ve been taking it.


Improved skin

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill  

I got major mood swings when skipping the placebo week, which is why I stopped.


Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 8+ yr
45 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

Vestura birth control pill  

I love my birth control


Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 8+ yr
39 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  17th Dec 24

Nortrel 0.5/35 birth control pill  

Overall discomfort.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

3 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  10th Dec 24

Combination birth control pill  

Eh


Worse skin

2 more effects

3 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 8+ yr
32 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  10th Dec 24

Junel 21 1/20 birth control pill  

Lots and lots of weight gain to the tune of 70+ lbs in about 12 years currently. Been on depression medication for no energy and nothing has helped


Very negative mood

2 more effects

3 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
45 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  5th Dec 24

Beyaz birth control pill  

When I stop this medicine i get worse. I can t stay without yaz


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

2 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  4th Dec 24

Volnea birth control pill  

I've really enjoyed being on volnea but switching to one that helps acne more.


Lost weight

2 helpful

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