Side effects
Birth control patch common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Tender breasts
57% of Birth control patch reviewers reported tender breasts
Headaches
57% of Birth control patch reviewers reported headaches
Nausea or vomiting
43% of Birth control patch reviewers reported nausea or vomiting
Discomfort wearing contact lenses
43% of Birth control patch reviewers reported discomfort wearing contact lenses
Vaginal discharge
43% of Birth control patch reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Birth control patch rare side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
14% of Birth control patch reviewers reported body hair getting darker
14% of Birth control patch reviewers reported hair loss
14% of Birth control patch reviewers reported thrush
Possible Birth control patch side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
- Tender breasts (57%)
- Headaches (57%)
- Nausea or vomiting (43%)
- Discomfort wearing contact lenses (43%)
- Vaginal discharge (43%)
- Sweating more than usual (43%)
- Vaginal dryness (43%)
- Migraines (43%)
- Lower back pain (43%)
- Breast enlargement (29%)
- Period like cramps (29%)
- A latex allergy (29%)
- Dizziness (14%)
- Body hair getting darker (14%)
- Hair loss (14%)
- Thrush (14%)
- Cystitis (0%)
- Migraine with aura (0%)
- High blood pressure (0%)
- Body hair increase (0%)
- Pelvic infection (0%)
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
33 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
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
Somewhat negative 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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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 7th Apr 24
It’s fine.. maybe. if you’re susceptible to anxiety at all then i don’t recommend. Random crying fits. Had to admit myself to the ER because of my second sudden panic attack since starting. I’ve never dealt with that before. I have only been on the patch for 3 weeks, perhaps the side effects would have subsided if i waited it out but im not willing to risk it.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
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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.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 2nd Jan 24
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 24th Oct 23
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
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