Contraception Reviews

Birth control shot and period like cramps

How our community feel they have been impacted by period like cramps on birth control shot

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

56%

A bit

20%

Quite a bit

12%

A great deal

8%

A lot

4%

Out of the 25 reviews for birth control shot, 11 people (44%) reported period like cramps.

Reviewers that reported period like cramps as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 days ago

My skin is brighter, my hair is healthier. I’m losing weight, I went from 127 to 116 in the 3 months I’ve had it. I went from having no sex drive to being turned on all of the time. My only complaint is that even though I’m always turned on, it’s still a little difficult to get wet, and I experience alot of weird discharges

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Very positive mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month 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

1

Lower back pain

60% of birth control shot reviewers reported lower back pain

2

Headaches

56% of birth control shot reviewers reported headaches

3

Breast enlargement

52% of birth control shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Vaginal discharge

44% of birth control shot reviewers reported vaginal discharge

5

Sweating more than usual

44% of birth control shot reviewers reported sweating more than usual


Possible birth control shot side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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