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Mini pill

Used for 6 - 12 mo

23 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 1 day ago

Mini pill

Still affected by a bit of acne, but not experiencing mood swings like when I was on Yaz. However, I am having severe break through bleeding every few weeks, and it lasts for 1-2 weeks every time unless I stop taking the pills and let it happen.

Worse skin

2 more effects

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Hormonal IUD

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr

36 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 2 days ago

Mirena IUD

Side affects can change as time passes. I noticed more side effects the longer I was on it.

Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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Mini pill

Used for 1 - 3 mo

34 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 4 days ago

Slynd birth control pill

I like Slynd except it has caused almost daily headaches. No effect on libido which I always have with estrogen-containing pills, but high is great. But more spotting than normal.

Very positive mood

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Hormonal IUD

Used for 8+ yr

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 6 days ago

Mirena IUD

I love mirena

Worse skin

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Birth control implant

Used for 8+ yr

28 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 2 weeks ago

Nexplanon implant

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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Hormonal IUD

Used for 1 - 3 mo

27 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 2 weeks ago

Kyleena IUD

Better than copper IUD. Similar in side effects to birth control ring except less effect on sex drive.

Increased sex drive

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Combination birth control pill

Used for 1 - 3 mo

19 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 3 weeks ago

Yaz birth control pill

The loss of sex drive and vaginal dryness is affecting my relationship

Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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Birth control patch

Used for 12 - 18 mo

19 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 3 weeks ago

Xulane patch

Very good Basically got me out of depression and made me feel more confident

Very positive mood

1 more effect

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Birth control implant

Used for 8+ yr

47 years old

🇺🇸 US

• 3 weeks ago

Nexplanon implant

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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Mini pill

Used for 12 - 18 mo

Lowdown user

🇺🇸 US

• 3 weeks ago

Slynd birth control pill

I had break through bleeding for about the first 4 months. After my period stopped completely. I'm a bit more tired, but no depression or mood swings.

Improved skin

2 more effects

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Like most I can’t get in front of my nurse or GP so have resulted in buying my contraception online. It feels like a womens clinic, just online. Couldn’t fault them.

Louise

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Completely lost faith in my local contraceptive clinic. Started searching online with the intent to purchase the contraceptive of my choice instead. This is when I stumbled across the Lowdown, and they have been fantastic ever since. An abundance of info on the site, which I felt was important to enable me to make an informed decision.

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Website was very easy to use, and is the only resource I have found of this kind, which compares different types of pills and gives detailed information about potential side effects and pros/cons. I had not registered with my local GP after moving, and was running out of my pill. My order arrived the next day - would definitely use again!

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Making contraception easier to access… It should be this easy, stress free, not time consuming…Best customer service. Best way to receive contraception. Will recommend this place - especially to those who get anxious or frustrated about going to their local clinic//GP

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I had a consultation with Fran who was super friendly and personable. The consultation was amazing to the point I cried with the relief. Fran explained what methods were open to me based on my preferences, answered all of my many questions and I am now trialling out the things she has suggested. Cannot express how grateful I am for this service is available and am looking to see what else the website can offer.

Ana-Sofica

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Great service. The process is straightforward and even if you don't know what you want/need there's a handy questionnaire available and if further support is needed there is the option to book an appointment with a clinician. Prices are fair and depend on the brand and length of subscription. Also the process of cancelling the subscription is very straightforward and transparent. Thanks.