Does patch cause hair loss?

How our community feel they have been impacted by hair loss on patch

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None or not sure

95%

A bit

4%

Quite a bit

1%

Out of the 91 reviews for patch, 0 people (0%) reported hair loss.

Reviewers that reported hair loss as a side effect

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

  •  Still using

Really great, massively better than the pill which I was on before. Doesn't massively effect my mood. Gives me a bit of skin irritation where the patch is but that is easily resolved by moving it each use. Very easy to use too, I only have to think about it once a week!

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  6th Feb 24

  •  Still using

I’ve been using the evra patch for around 7 months now and love it! My mood has drastically improved and feel so much happier day to day. At first I noticed light nausea in the evenings, but this wore off over time. In the first 3 months I noticed a light rash around my chin and cheeks that would wear off on my patch free week then come back but that had since disappeared. I don’t think I’ve put on weight since starting however I have noticed an increase in cup size. My periods have been lighter, shorter and so regular. It’s so practical and very discreet, could not recommend enough!


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  14th Nov 23

  •  Still using

Since starting this contraceptive I've experience lumpier swollen breasts which has made me slightly nervous, although in general it's a sure contraceptive method and has been I think better for my moods. I've now been refferred to get a breast scan in a few weeks for a lump that's only v recently developed and been looked into because of the severe tenderness, constant sore feeling on my boobs.


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Patch common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

48% of patch reviewers reported breast enlargement

47% of patch reviewers reported tender breasts

42% of patch reviewers reported period like cramps

35% of patch reviewers reported nausea or vomiting

34% of patch reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible patch side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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