Contraception Reviews

Birth control shot and spotting

How our community feel birth control shot has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Stopped

35%

Don't know

15%

Out of the 20 reviews for birth control shot, 4 people (20%) reported spotting.

Reviewers that reported spotting as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  20th Jun 24

I never had any real big side affects when I was on depo over a decade ago but now that I'm older and went back on it, the breast tenderness (only 1) and slight discharge is becoming nearly unbearable. It happens about 3-5days after getting the shot and lasts 4-7days. I gotta decide if this is worth it.

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Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  24th May 24

Made me very moody for the first month. Also seems to be concerning long term side effects.


Very negative mood

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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

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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

Breast enlargement

60% of birth control shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

3

Headaches

60% of birth control shot reviewers reported headaches

4

Sweating more than usual

45% of birth control shot reviewers reported sweating more than usual

5

Tender breasts

45% of birth control shot reviewers reported tender breasts


Possible birth control shot side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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