Birth control shot and headaches
How our community feel they have been impacted by headaches on birth control shot
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
39%
A bit
17%
Quite a bit
17%
A great deal
17%
A lot
9%
Out of the 23 reviews for birth control shot, 14 people (61%) reported headaches.
Reviewers that reported headaches as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 5 days ago
The beginning i bled a lot, 40 plus day periods with few breaks in between. After about a year my periods went away and I only have spotting now. I recently found out I should only be using this form for no more than 2 years but this is my best option. It has been affecting my bones because I experience pain in my knees and hips that I haven't before this birth control. It does control my acne and is reliable which is a plus for me, i haven't experienced weight gain which is a common side effect. I have migraines more often after my shot and leading up to it as well. Overall I don't care for birth control in general and will be looking for other options.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 21st Feb 25
I became depressed and experienced pregnancy symptoms. I had it for a year. Half way through that year is when I realized it was the birth control that was making me feel out of wack. I had a horrible reaction receiving last shot and that was it. I continued using it because I thought my body was suppose to get use to it. I’ve changed a lot since then and not in a positive way.
Very negative mood
1 more effect
1 helpful
0 comments
Birth control shot common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Lower back pain
65% of birth control shot reviewers reported lower back pain
Headaches
61% of birth control shot reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
57% of birth control shot reviewers reported breast enlargement
Dizziness
44% of birth control shot reviewers reported dizziness
Sweating more than usual
44% of birth control shot reviewers reported sweating more than usual