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Birth control shot side effects

2.7

3 reviews

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Birth control shot

Birth control shot common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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Nausea or vomiting

67% of Birth control shot reviewers reported nausea or vomiting

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Dizziness

67% of Birth control shot reviewers reported dizziness

3

Vaginal discharge

67% of Birth control shot reviewers reported vaginal discharge

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Vaginal dryness

67% of Birth control shot reviewers reported vaginal dryness

5

Period like cramps

67% of Birth control shot reviewers reported period like cramps


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • 33% of Birth control shot reviewers reported tender breasts

  • 33% of Birth control shot reviewers reported hair loss

  • 33% of Birth control shot reviewers reported lower back pain


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • Nausea or vomiting (67%)
  • Dizziness (67%)
  • Vaginal discharge (67%)
  • Vaginal dryness (67%)
  • Period like cramps (67%)
  • Headaches (67%)
  • Sweating more than usual (33%)
  • Migraines (33%)
  • Migraine with aura (33%)
  • Body hair getting darker (33%)
  • Breast enlargement (33%)
  • Tender breasts (33%)
  • Hair loss (33%)
  • Lower back pain (33%)
  • Discomfort wearing contact lenses (0%)
  • Cystitis (0%)
  • High blood pressure (0%)
  • Body hair increase (0%)
  • A latex allergy (0%)
  • Thrush (0%)
  • Pelvic infection (0%)

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

Personally this has not been a very good experience, even after over a year.

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  23rd Aug 23

horrible mood swings, paranoia, depression and anxiety- my doctor told me that the depo shot would not affect my emotions like other birth controls i’ve been on previously. this is by far the worst. i gained weight, my hair is beginning to come out in clumps in the shower, my cramps are very painful. please do research and talk about the side effects with your doctor before considering.


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Used for 8+ yr
29 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  13th Jul 23

I was on Depo for 10 years and LOVED it, I realize I’m a minority here but I loved that it stopped my periods, I had no issues down there the entire time I was on the shot. No adverse mood effects. The only “adverse” effects I might have had was a slightly decreased sex drive, but nothing debilitating, my husband and I still had a great intimate life.


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