Contraception Reviews

Birth control shot and periods to stop

How our community feel birth control shot has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Stopped

38%

Don't know

13%

Out of the 24 reviews for birth control shot, 9 people (38%) reported periods to stop.

Reviewers that reported periods to stop as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  24th Feb 25

i get non-stop acne

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Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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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

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Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  19th Jul 24

I first started receiving the shot as a teenager (for 2 years) and the only side effect I experienced was no periods, which is what I wanted. I started back on it 5 years ago after trying 2 other types of BC that I did not like. Once again, my periods stopped, but this time I also gained about 30 lbs, my breasts grew, and I suffered from excessive sweating/ hot flashes. The weight gain was no issue to me since I have always been very tall and skinny. Putting on some extra weight was a plus. It was the constant sweating and hot flashes that made me stop taking the shot. I would even sweat from my head and *down there*, which I never used to before. It was very embarrassing and difficult for me to control. I was showering 3-4 times a day in between trying to work and go to school. Not to mention all of the different types of deodorant I had to try to remedy this issue. If I can find a viable solution, I would most definitely restart this BC.


Gained weight

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Birth control shot common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Lower back pain

63% of birth control shot reviewers reported lower back pain

2

Headaches

58% of birth control shot reviewers reported headaches

3

Breast enlargement

54% of birth control shot reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Sweating more than usual

46% of birth control shot reviewers reported sweating more than usual

5

Dizziness

42% of birth control shot reviewers reported dizziness


Possible birth control shot side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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