Birth control shot and acne
How our community feel birth control shot has affected their skin
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
38%
29%
Don't know
24%
Out of the 21 reviews for birth control shot, 6 people (29%) reported acne.
Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 21st Jul 24
Have been nonstop throwing up and being nauseous and dizzy, lost a lot of weight from that alone. Have a bad fever and a lot of hot flashes, very uncomfortable and won’t ever do this again. Ever. Ever. Ever again.
Very negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 15th Mar 24
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 5th Feb 24
The shot has worked wonders as far as no longer getting the monthly, but I do feel as my cramps have progressed
Worse skin
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Birth control shot common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Lower back pain
67% of birth control shot reviewers reported lower back pain
Headaches
62% of birth control shot reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
57% of birth control shot reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
48% of birth control shot reviewers reported tender breasts
Dizziness
43% of birth control shot reviewers reported dizziness
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