Side effects
Combination birth control pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
39% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
35% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
30% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Period like cramps
30% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps
Lower back pain
30% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain
Combination birth control pill rare side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
2% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported cystitis
2% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported pelvic infection
1% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported a latex allergy
Possible Combination birth control pill side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
- Headaches (39%)
- Breast enlargement (35%)
- Tender breasts (30%)
- Period like cramps (30%)
- Lower back pain (30%)
- Sweating more than usual (28%)
- Vaginal dryness (28%)
- Dizziness (27%)
- Nausea or vomiting (24%)
- Migraines (24%)
- Vaginal discharge (23%)
- Hair loss (18%)
- High blood pressure (12%)
- Discomfort wearing contact lenses (7%)
- Body hair increase (6%)
- Body hair getting darker (5%)
- Migraine with aura (4%)
- Thrush (4%)
- Cystitis (2%)
- Pelvic infection (2%)
- A latex allergy (1%)
Reviews
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
15 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 5 days ago
Very positive mood
2 more effects
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 5th Jan 26
This birth control has been GAME CHANGER for me. My periods are almost non-existent, seriously, so light I barely notice! My cramps are also almost NEVER there when my period comes. Before, I would have crippling pain and a heavy, inconsistent period. In the first month or two of taking the pill, I did notice a frequent occurrence of headaches, but nothing major or unbearable. Also, no weight gain!! I used to occasionally have acne, but that seems completely gone now too. I do feel my mood has improved considerably as well. Endlessly grateful for this pill, I hope it works for many others when they try it!
Very positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 28th Dec 25
I got on this birth control because I was having mood swings and was feeling irritable and not like myself on the birth control pill I was on before. This one helped my mood a lot and my periods have been short and light on it (bleeding for 2-3 days and spotting for 1-2 days).
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
16 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 18th Dec 25
Improved skin
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 11th Dec 25
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 17th Nov 25
I really like it! I take it daily and bae no bad side effects, and actually feel my mood has improved
Very positive mood
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 5th Nov 25
I started taking this pill post partial hysterectomy for worsening PMDD symptoms. Within week 1 I totally lost my libido (I generally have a super high drive and have sex daily with my partner). I have had a couple of headaches as well since starting which is not a frequent thing for me. After the first few days I felt bloated as well. I do not have to worry about pregnancy since having a partial hysterectomy, however the other side effects are uncomfortable enough I do not want to continue this pill.
Very negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 30th Oct 25
It was fine, but not the best. I noticed feeling increasingly agitated often and it made my cramps a lot worse when I had a pill period. Overall wasn't a bad med, but not my favorite. Main symptom that made me get off it was really bad hot flashes everyday.
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 21st Oct 25
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 27th Sep 25
hey readers! i’m 18 and have been on it since 15. my periods were 50-70 days late and now i can pin it down on a calander! i’ve always been slimmer due to my sickness (cvs) and this has helped it tremendously too, i haven’t noticed much weight gain. (shoutout to my gyno) that being said my friends have had some other feedback so it is very personal to your body. but for me it has been life changing! i am considering maybe a shorter period length now that mine are 4 days and not 7.
Very positive mood
1 more effect
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