Side effects
Combination birth control pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
36% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
36% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
31% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Vaginal dryness
29% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Period like cramps
28% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps
Combination birth control pill rare side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
3% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported body hair increase
1% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported cystitis
1% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported pelvic infection
Possible Combination birth control pill side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
- Headaches (36%)
- Breast enlargement (36%)
- Tender breasts (31%)
- Vaginal dryness (29%)
- Period like cramps (28%)
- Sweating more than usual (27%)
- Lower back pain (27%)
- Nausea or vomiting (24%)
- Migraines (24%)
- Dizziness (23%)
- Vaginal discharge (21%)
- Hair loss (19%)
- High blood pressure (12%)
- Discomfort wearing contact lenses (8%)
- Thrush (5%)
- Migraine with aura (4%)
- Body hair getting darker (4%)
- Body hair increase (3%)
- Cystitis (1%)
- Pelvic infection (1%)
- A latex allergy (0%)
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
36 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
Not pleasant. Slynd seems to yes, decrease my flow, but the side effects are horrendous
Worse skin
1 more effect
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
Began experiencing yeast infections almost immediately after beginning medications, even though I’ve had zero history of yeast infections in the past. Also experienced increase vaginal dryness with painful intercourse. Last but not least, I feel like my depression has been worse.
Very negative mood
2 more effects
12 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
Improved skin
12 helpful
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
30 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
So far, I have not had the great experience. I keep spotting a lot after my period ended and seems like it’s never ending so far no cramping, but never experienced this before.
Very positive mood
11 helpful
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
44 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
Headaches when using placebo pills. Improved when taken continuously but then had weeks of spotting. Thighs noticeably bigger. Weight increase 2-3 pounds over 3 months. Previously on Yaz in my late 20s and early 30s - loved it. This one did not work for me in my mid 40s
Somewhat positive mood
3 more effects
3 helpful
0 comments
Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 10th Apr 25
No see drive. Gained 15 pounds over 6 years, mostly at the start. Can't seem to lose weight. It's the only bc pill that doesn't seem to affect my heart arrhythmia. Got pregnant twice on this stuff though!
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
3 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 10th Apr 25
I actually really enjoyed the effect Estarylla had on my mood. It helped me through PPD (in combination with prenatals and exercise). However, it gave me nasty cystic acne, so I had to switch. Other birth controls have messed with my mood negatively, so I was really bummed to give this one up after the positive effect it had. The sex was good, too.
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
43 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 8th Apr 25
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 4th Apr 25
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
43 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 23rd Mar 25
The only negative is loss of sex drive, other than that it has helped my mood
Very positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
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