Portia birth control pill vs Altavera birth control pill
What Lowdown reviewers say
24% somewhat positive
48% spotting
57% lost sex drive
52% no impact
81% no impact on skin
33% in 2 months
33% very positive
33% stopped periods
33% increased sex drive
67% gained weight
33% improved skin
100% in 1 month
Real life reviews from people like you
Portia birth control pill reviews
2 reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 7th May 24
I felt hungry all the time, gained weight (15 lbs over the 3 months I was on it), and had extremely elevated blood pressure which was not common for me — it was 140/96 at the highest, from the time I woke up to bed time. I had anxiety, high heart rate, and night terrors, again very uncommon for me.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 13th Mar 24
I started taking this bc I have PMDD and also wanted to stop my period all together. I have no interest in getting pregnant. This pill was to stop my period and it did just that. I feel great on it.
Somewhat positive mood
0 helpful
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Altavera birth control pill reviews
3 reviews
Used for 3 - 5 yr
48 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
I loved this for helping prevent migraines (taking continuously) and helping even out my moods. But I just realized it is probably what is causing my hair loss. Looking to change to a lower androgen pill like Yasmin
Very positive mood
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 4th Nov 24
Turned me into some kind of testosterone fueled rage monster for two months straight? In addition to severe acne, back pain, and constant sweating.
Very negative mood
3 more effects
2 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 19th Sep 23
It has been incredibly effective with preventing pregnancy. As long as it is taken consistently. Weight gain and loss of sex drive started within the first 6 months of taking.
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
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