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
52%
A bit
22%
Quite a bit
15%
A great deal
7%
A lot
4%
Out of the 27 reviews for birth control shot, 13 people (48%) 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 - 5 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 days 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 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
Started the shot as an easy way to get on BC. Didn't have to get another shot for another 3 months; however, it was the worst decision I made. I had spotting and sometimes even heavy bleeding for 18 consecutive days straight. Gained weight as well for the following 3 months.
Worse skin
1 more effect
11 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month 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
Very positive mood
3 more effects
1 helpful
0 comments
Birth control shot common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Lower back pain
59% of birth control shot reviewers reported lower back pain
Headaches
56% of birth control shot reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
52% of birth control shot reviewers reported breast enlargement
Vaginal discharge
48% of birth control shot reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Period like cramps
48% of birth control shot reviewers reported period like cramps