Side effects
Combination birth control pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
38% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
33% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
30% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Lower back pain
29% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain
Sweating more than usual
29% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual
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 (38%)
- Breast enlargement (33%)
- Tender breasts (30%)
- Lower back pain (29%)
- Sweating more than usual (29%)
- Period like cramps (29%)
- Vaginal dryness (28%)
- Nausea or vomiting (25%)
- Dizziness (25%)
- Migraines (24%)
- Vaginal discharge (21%)
- Hair loss (19%)
- High blood pressure (12%)
- Discomfort wearing contact lenses (8%)
- Body hair getting darker (5%)
- Body hair increase (5%)
- Migraine with aura (4%)
- Thrush (4%)
- Cystitis (2%)
- Pelvic infection (2%)
- A latex allergy (1%)
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 5 days ago
Made my chin area have uncontrollable hormonal acne. Breakthrough bleeding from intimacy and pretty bad PMS symptoms for days before.
Somewhat negative mood
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 5 days ago
Went on Yasmin for helping acne and breakthrough bleeding. Completely cleared my skin. I did have a full heavy period for 3 weeks out of 4. Waited out incase it would go away. It did not
Improved skin
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
48 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
I loved this for helping prevent migraines (taking continuously) and helping even out my moods. But I just realized it is probably what is causing my hair loss. Looking to change to a lower androgen pill like Yasmin
Very positive mood
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
The only side effects for me personally, is when every time I am starting the first hormonal pill again after the placebo week, I wake up very nauseous. But on the second day your body should adjust to it again and it will go away. Other ones is decreased sex drive, slight vagina, dryness, and I also cry more often. Other than that, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. So I like this one.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
46 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 26th Jul 25
Very negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 21st Jul 25
I've been continuously cycling with these pills (skipping periods) and I've found a lot of my period and pre-period symptoms have improved! My doctor recommended this because of my PMDD and hormonal acne and I've found that both are easier to manage on this pill.
Somewhat positive mood
2 more effects
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 8th Jul 25
i’ve been on sronyx for 6+ years and since its been discontinued my pharmacy gave me aviane. i took one pack for the month and experienced the worst anxiety, nausea, mood swings, irritability, and general pain. it also caused heavy period like breakthrough bleeding and i do NOT ever want to take this afain
Very negative mood
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Used for 5 - 8 yr
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 8th Jul 25
been on sronyx for 6 years and it’s been great. only take like 3 periods a year and literally no issues ever. so sad this has been discontinued bec i am terrified to switch
Improved skin
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 30th Jun 25
The pill was a great experience for me. I’d recommend it if you are someone capable of remembering to take it at the same time everyday. Also, I always know exactly when my period will be. Acne went away and no major side effects. The only potential negative is you have to deal with pharmacies and getting your prescription renewed regularly. I’m about to start a demanding job and am switching to an IUD for convenience.
Improved skin
1 more effect
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