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Combination birth control pill side effects

3.2

17 reviews

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Combination birth control pill

Combination birth control pill common side effects

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Headaches

41% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

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Vaginal dryness

35% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

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Nausea or vomiting

29% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported nausea or vomiting

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Migraines

29% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported migraines

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Breast enlargement

29% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement


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  • 12% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported body hair getting darker

  • 12% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported hair loss

  • 6% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported body hair increase


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • Headaches (41%)
  • Vaginal dryness (35%)
  • Nausea or vomiting (29%)
  • Migraines (29%)
  • Breast enlargement (29%)
  • Period like cramps (24%)
  • Tender breasts (24%)
  • Sweating more than usual (18%)
  • Lower back pain (18%)
  • Discomfort wearing contact lenses (12%)
  • Dizziness (12%)
  • Vaginal discharge (12%)
  • Body hair getting darker (12%)
  • Hair loss (12%)
  • Body hair increase (6%)
  • Cystitis (0%)
  • Migraine with aura (0%)
  • High blood pressure (0%)
  • A latex allergy (0%)
  • Thrush (0%)
  • Pelvic infection (0%)

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 day ago

it’s fine, I got back in it after being on a higher hormonal dosage then going off — and it’s definitely helped my acne. But I do feel really bloated and eh

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

I wanted a pill that I'd still have my period on and that was good, but I wasn't thrilled about not having a sex drive.


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Used for 3 - 5 yr
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

Made my period short and regular but so heavy. Like only 2-3 days but going through a super plus every couple hours.


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Used for 3 - 5 yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  5 days ago

It has been incredibly effective with preventing pregnancy. As long as it is taken consistently. Weight gain and loss of sex drive started within the first 6 months of taking.


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Used for 5 - 8 yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  5 days ago

I think Yaz has gotten a bad rap in the past, but for me it was totally fine. It was a great choice for me at the time and I experienced no major side effects. I would recommend this to others.


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Used for 6 - 12 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3 weeks ago

I've heard it works for some people but not for me. It made me so moody where I could tell there was a major difference than the other brand I was using. I got bad acne every week before my period (did not happen before this pill). The only positive was that I had no cramps and my period was lighter.


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1st Aug 23

So far it’s been good just got down with month three and experienced some spotting but I also have been skipping the placebo pills


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Used for 6 - 12 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  24th Jul 23

Breast englargement, mood swings, no change in skin, and more regular periods


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Used for 8+ yr
30 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  22nd Jul 23

I didn't see this on the list of option but I take Lo Seasonique. It's a 90-day pill and I've taken it for 13 years.


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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  21st Jul 23

All things considered, I’ve experienced minimal negative side effects while on Junel Fe 1/20. It does seem to have affected my mood and sex drive somewhat, so that’s worth considering.


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