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
34% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
33% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Vaginal dryness
30% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Period like cramps
30% 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 thrush
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 (38%)
- Breast enlargement (34%)
- Tender breasts (33%)
- Vaginal dryness (30%)
- Period like cramps (30%)
- Lower back pain (30%)
- Sweating more than usual (29%)
- Dizziness (26%)
- Migraines (25%)
- Nausea or vomiting (23%)
- Vaginal discharge (20%)
- Hair loss (19%)
- High blood pressure (12%)
- Discomfort wearing contact lenses (7%)
- Migraine with aura (4%)
- Body hair getting darker (4%)
- Body hair increase (3%)
- Thrush (3%)
- Cystitis (1%)
- Pelvic infection (1%)
- A latex allergy (0%)
Reviews
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
52 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 days ago
no noted side effects very happy with this medication was switched to sprintec and not happy at all with sprintec
Very positive mood
1 more effect
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 4 days ago
I actually didn't really have any "normal" side effects with this pill, I felt like I was mostly normal. But I did notice that my hair was gradually thinning, and it felt like it triggered some form of chronic hair loss for me. Interestingly enough, while it wasn't a huge issue, I noticed that I had "stinky" periods? I stopped having them after I stopped the pill.
Worse skin
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Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
Being on this actually helps me to get fewer menstrual migraines. I don’t seem to have had any truly bad side effects over the years I’ve been taking it.
Improved skin
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
I got major mood swings when skipping the placebo week, which is why I stopped.
Very negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 8+ yr
45 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
Very positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
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Used for 8+ yr
39 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 17th Dec 24
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
3 helpful
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 10th Dec 24
Worse skin
2 more effects
3 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
32 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 10th Dec 24
Lots and lots of weight gain to the tune of 70+ lbs in about 12 years currently. Been on depression medication for no energy and nothing has helped
Very negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
45 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 5th Dec 24
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
2 helpful
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 4th Dec 24
I've really enjoyed being on volnea but switching to one that helps acne more.
Lost weight
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