Contraception Reviews

Birth control shot and nausea or vomiting

How our community feel they have been impacted by nausea or vomiting on birth control shot

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

61%

A bit

25%

Quite a bit

7%

A great deal

7%

Out of the 28 reviews for birth control shot, 11 people (39%) reported nausea or vomiting.

Reviewers that reported nausea or vomiting as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

I have been on this form of birth control for 3 months now. I got my first dose on the last day of my cycle. This is my first time ever on birth control. After the first dose my cycle went away. I got my second dose 2 weeks later than what I was supposed to, because my gynecologist rescheduled my appointment (because they’d be closed that day). I started bleeding a medium-light flow 7 days after i was Supposed to get my second dose. I have been bleeding for 28 days straight now. The flow is the lightest it has been so far today, but it’s annoying to deal with. I get my third dose of depo in 2 months, and I’m honestly thinking of quitting it.

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Somewhat positive mood

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0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

I’ve been on Depo for 4 years and I’m almost 2 months off of it and I’m actively trying for a baby and my body is definitely all out of wack trying to regulate I’ve spotted for a week I’ve had bad cramps and stomach aches and I still haven’t ovulated yet but hopefully I will soon !!! All I can say is coming off the shot take it easy and get rest because your body is trying to get everything back in order and it’s not entirely fun


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

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.


Somewhat negative mood

2 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

57% of birth control shot reviewers reported lower back pain

2

Headaches

54% of birth control shot reviewers reported headaches

3

Vaginal discharge

50% of birth control shot reviewers reported vaginal discharge

4

Breast enlargement

50% of birth control shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

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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