Contraception Reviews

Birth control patch and more regular periods

How our community feel birth control patch has affected their periods

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No change

10%

Out of the 10 reviews for birth control patch, 3 people (30%) reported more regular periods.

Reviewers that reported more regular periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Birth control patch  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1st Apr 25

Birth control patch  

Currently on my 3rd month of the patch and hoping to switch to an IUD soon, I'm using it to treat my PCOS, not relying on the patch alone for contraception due to my weight. Here's a list of all of the symptoms I've noticed: Pros - Regular periods: though I experienced about 3 weeks of straight bleeding during the first month on the patch (it appeared during my second patch of the box) since then I've only gotten my period during the week it's been off, compared to only getting my period 2-3 times a year pre-patch - Lighter bleeding: before the patch I would bleed for a week at minimum, and for the first 3 days I would consistently bleed through pads within just a couple hours. On the patch i only bleed a notable amount for about 4 days and have had far less blood flow - Stronger fingernails: really wasn't expecting this one, but I'd say its a good change - Darker body hair: probably a con for most, but I enjoy being hairy Cons: - Increase in facial acne: didn't get acne very much before the patch, now I consistently have a couple cysts on my face - Harder to reach orgasm: I've found it slightly harder to orgasm on the patch, but it's not a huge difference and the orgasms are about the same - Increased depression: my mood is completely fine during my weeks with the patch on, but during my off weeks I feel very depressed and irritable, and my anxiety skyrockets

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Somewhat negative mood

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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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Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  5th Apr 24

The only problem I had using the birth parches was that it gave me an allergy and would turn my skin red and dry. I had to stop using it and switched to the birth control implant which is a way better method.


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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

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