Contraception Reviews

Birth control shot and irregular periods

How our community feel birth control shot has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Don't know

9%

Out of the 34 reviews for birth control shot, 12 people (35%) reported irregular periods.

Reviewers that reported irregular periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Birth control shot  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 day ago

Birth control shot  

Irregular periods

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Very negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  9th Aug 25

My right breast has swelling so bad that it have my body aching this is different from just regular breast swelling from had a baby it honestly got me a lil scared cuz it making me weak have any one had this happen while on b.c


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
32 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  9th Jul 25

I have been on depo for 4 months almost. It has been a ROUGH time. From day one it’s been non stop nausea, dizziness and fatigue. I have almost no appetite ever so I keep dropping weight like crazy. Another symptom I have had since the start has been continuous tingling in my arms and legs, almost like they are about to fall asleep but don’t. My doctor said it could take some getting used to but this is almost unmanageable. When does it get to the point of feeling normal again? Not sure I can handle another couple months of this and I heard stopping the shot comes with its own set of issues because of your body trying to readjust again.


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

1 comments

Birth control shot common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Lower back pain

65% of birth control shot reviewers reported lower back pain

2

Headaches

59% of birth control shot reviewers reported headaches

3

Breast enlargement

53% of birth control shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Vaginal discharge

50% of birth control shot reviewers reported vaginal discharge

5

Period like cramps

50% of birth control shot reviewers reported period like cramps


Possible birth control shot side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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