Contraception Reviews

Birth control shot and heavier periods

How our community feel birth control shot has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Stopped

41%

Don't know

14%

Out of the 22 reviews for birth control shot, 2 people (9%) reported heavier periods.

Reviewers that reported heavier periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  22nd Oct 23

I had a painful lump for 3 months where I got the shot

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Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  23rd Aug 23

horrible mood swings, paranoia, depression and anxiety- my doctor told me that the depo shot would not affect my emotions like other birth controls i’ve been on previously. this is by far the worst. i gained weight, my hair is beginning to come out in clumps in the shower, my cramps are very painful. please do research and talk about the side effects with your doctor before considering.


Very negative mood

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Birth control shot common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Lower back pain

64% of birth control shot reviewers reported lower back pain

2

Breast enlargement

59% of birth control shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

3

Headaches

59% of birth control shot reviewers reported headaches

4

Tender breasts

46% of birth control shot reviewers reported tender breasts

5

Dizziness

41% of birth control shot reviewers reported dizziness


Possible birth control shot side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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