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
34% 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 (39%)
- Breast enlargement (34%)
- Tender breasts (30%)
- Lower back pain (29%)
- Sweating more than usual (29%)
- Vaginal dryness (29%)
- Period like cramps (29%)
- Dizziness (26%)
- Nausea or vomiting (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 (5%)
- Thrush (4%)
- Cystitis (2%)
- Pelvic infection (2%)
- A latex allergy (1%)
Reviews
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
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
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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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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
44 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 16th Sep 25
Decreased sex drive
1 more effect
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
50 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 8th Sep 25
Very negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 24th Aug 25
Made my chin area have uncontrollable hormonal acne. Breakthrough bleeding from intimacy and pretty bad PMS symptoms for days before.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 24th Aug 25
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
• 3rd Aug 25
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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