Contraception Reviews

Birth control patch and lighter periods

How our community feel birth control patch has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Don't know

20%

No change

10%

Out of the 10 reviews for birth control patch, 2 people (20%) reported lighter periods.

Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Birth control patch  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  11th Nov 25

Birth control patch  

I was on Depo and the pill before this and this is the best one so far. I'm still in the adjustment phase. The main issue is that this month (month 2) I've felt uncomfortable in my skin and I've been dizzy. Not extreme but noticeable. I appreciate the ease of only dealing with it once a week. The adhesive is slightly irritating only because of sweat, but after the first month it's stopped itching and I don't notice it anymore.

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Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

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Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  17th Apr 24

I have had this birth control for 10 years (3 implants). It makes your period lighter and more regular, or takes it away completely; I had a birth control pill ( i'm not sure if the name) prescribed beforehand and i could not stand that one.


Improved skin

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Birth control patch common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Tender breasts

60% of birth control patch reviewers reported tender breasts

2

Lower back pain

60% of birth control patch reviewers reported lower back pain

3

Period like cramps

50% of birth control patch reviewers reported period like cramps

4

Nausea or vomiting

40% of birth control patch reviewers reported nausea or vomiting

5

Vaginal discharge

40% of birth control patch reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible birth control patch side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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