Contraception Reviews

Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown77779
🇺🇸 US
  •  4th Nov 24

Altavera birth control pill  
•  Stopped using

Turned me into some kind of testosterone fueled rage monster for two months straight? In addition to severe acne, back pain, and constant sweating.


Mood

Very negative

Skin

Got worse

Sex drive

Increased

Weight

Gained weight

Bleeds

No change

Mood

Very positive

Skin

Improved

Sex drive

Increased

Weight

Don't know

Cycle return to normal

1 month
While using
 Sweating more than usual
 Lower back pain
 Vaginal dryness
 Headaches
 Nausea or vomiting
After using

No side effects provided

Very rapid return to normalcy after quitting. Within a few days all side effects were gone.


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Lowdown78913

10th Dec 24

i just got given this for acne, did it make you purge? also did you notice any weight gain?

Lowdown82080

1 month ago

I had the same symptoms and my doctor laughed in my face. I'm getting off of it in the next few days, as I won't be getting my next shot. Thank you so much for making me feel validated.

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Lowdown78913

10th Dec 24

i just got given this for acne, did it make you purge? also did you notice any weight gain?

Lowdown82080

1 month ago

I had the same symptoms and my doctor laughed in my face. I'm getting off of it in the next few days, as I won't be getting my next shot. Thank you so much for making me feel validated.

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