Contraception Reviews

Birth control shot and migraines

How our community feel they have been impacted by migraines on birth control shot

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

81%

A bit

8%

A great deal

8%

Quite a bit

4%

Out of the 26 reviews for birth control shot, 5 people (19%) reported migraines.

Reviewers that reported migraines as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  28th Mar 25

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.

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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

Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  15th Mar 24

It’s not for me gave me lots of acne and constant mood swings.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Birth control shot common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Lower back pain

58% of birth control shot reviewers reported lower back pain

2

Headaches

54% of birth control shot reviewers reported headaches

3

Breast enlargement

50% of birth control shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Vaginal discharge

46% of birth control shot reviewers reported vaginal discharge

5

Period like cramps

46% 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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