Birth control implant vs Combination birth control pill
Birth control implant ingredients
Main hormones in Birth control implant
Combination pill ingredients
Main hormones in Combination pill
estrogen
What Lowdown reviewers say
28% no impact on mood
53% spotting
35% lost sex drive
47% gained weight
32% worse skin
46% in 1 month
27% no impact on mood
32% lighter periods
37% no impact
44% no impact
40% improved skin
35% in 1 month
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Birth control implant reviews
79 reviews
Used for 8+ yr
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 23rd Feb 26
Well I would like to speak to somebody what does it mean when I been on birth control when It ended my five years but keep forgetting about it I'm about 4 or 5 years over an still haven't taken it out please can y'all contact me an let me know if that really bad actually it might even be more than 5 years over mabe like 6 or 7 or 8 years over what isn't good or side affects or is it messing up my insides I need to know theses things please?
Very positive mood
2 more effects
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Used for 8+ yr
47 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 15th Feb 26
I have had the implant inserted 3 times. First 2 times barely had a period here and there. Always had one for a little longer right after it was placed. But the last time over a year ago it was fine until the last 4 months. I have had a period about every 2 weeks. Starts stops, starts stops. Not sure why but super annoying. Better than the pill and having a pregnancy. My kids are grown. My period has always been 28 days like clockwork. Wish I could not have the sporadic spotting but what do we do??🤪.
Gained weight
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
41 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 27th Jan 26
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
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Used for 8+ yr
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 23rd Feb 26
Well I would like to speak to somebody what does it mean when I been on birth control when It ended my five years but keep forgetting about it I'm about 4 or 5 years over an still haven't taken it out please can y'all contact me an let me know if that really bad actually it might even be more than 5 years over mabe like 6 or 7 or 8 years over what isn't good or side affects or is it messing up my insides I need to know theses things please?
Very positive mood
2 more effects
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Used for 8+ yr
47 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 15th Feb 26
I have had the implant inserted 3 times. First 2 times barely had a period here and there. Always had one for a little longer right after it was placed. But the last time over a year ago it was fine until the last 4 months. I have had a period about every 2 weeks. Starts stops, starts stops. Not sure why but super annoying. Better than the pill and having a pregnancy. My kids are grown. My period has always been 28 days like clockwork. Wish I could not have the sporadic spotting but what do we do??🤪.
Gained weight
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
41 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 27th Jan 26
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
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Combination birth control pill reviews
139 reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 5 days ago
Very negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
I was fine when I started taking it last month until I had break through bleeding that is going on for 3 weeks. The pads are becoming irritating.
Worse skin
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
it’s making me sad and angry and anxious all the time. i’m also cramping more then usual.
Very positive mood
1 more effect
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 5 days ago
Very negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
I was fine when I started taking it last month until I had break through bleeding that is going on for 3 weeks. The pads are becoming irritating.
Worse skin
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
it’s making me sad and angry and anxious all the time. i’m also cramping more then usual.
Very positive mood
1 more effect
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 17th Feb 26
The loss of sex drive and vaginal dryness is affecting my relationship
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
15 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 9th Feb 26
The head aches are not to bad but the font go away with meds
Very positive mood
2 more effects
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 5th Jan 26
This birth control has been GAME CHANGER for me. My periods are almost non-existent, seriously, so light I barely notice! My cramps are also almost NEVER there when my period comes. Before, I would have crippling pain and a heavy, inconsistent period. In the first month or two of taking the pill, I did notice a frequent occurrence of headaches, but nothing major or unbearable. Also, no weight gain!! I used to occasionally have acne, but that seems completely gone now too. I do feel my mood has improved considerably as well. Endlessly grateful for this pill, I hope it works for many others when they try it!
Very positive mood
1 more effect
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 28th Dec 25
I got on this birth control because I was having mood swings and was feeling irritable and not like myself on the birth control pill I was on before. This one helped my mood a lot and my periods have been short and light on it (bleeding for 2-3 days and spotting for 1-2 days).
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
16 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 18th Dec 25
Improved skin
2 more effects
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 11th Dec 25
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 17th Nov 25
I really like it! I take it daily and bae no bad side effects, and actually feel my mood has improved
Very positive mood
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