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
30%
30%
Don't know
19%
Out of the 27 reviews for birth control shot, 8 people (30%) reported acne.
Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
Started the shot as an easy way to get on BC. Didn't have to get another shot for another 3 months; however, it was the worst decision I made. I had spotting and sometimes even heavy bleeding for 18 consecutive days straight. Gained weight as well for the following 3 months.
Worse skin
1 more effect
11 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 24th Feb 25
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
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
2 helpful
1 comments
Birth control shot common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Lower back pain
59% of birth control shot reviewers reported lower back pain
Headaches
56% of birth control shot reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
52% of birth control shot reviewers reported breast enlargement
Vaginal discharge
48% of birth control shot reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Period like cramps
48% of birth control shot reviewers reported period like cramps
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