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Combination birth control pill side effects

3.3

149 reviews

What Lowdown reviewers say

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Mood

28% no impact on mood

Bleeds

32% lighter periods

Sex drive

37% no impact

Weight

42% no impact

Skin

38% improved skin

Cycle return

35% in 1 month

Combination birth control pill

Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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Headaches

40% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

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Breast enlargement

37% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

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Period like cramps

33% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps

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Lower back pain

32% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain

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Tender breasts

31% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • 1% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported cystitis

  • 1% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported pelvic infection

  • 1% of Combination birth control pill reviewers reported a latex allergy


Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

  • Headaches (40%)
  • Breast enlargement (37%)
  • Period like cramps (33%)
  • Lower back pain (32%)
  • Tender breasts (31%)
  • Sweating more than usual (30%)
  • Nausea or vomiting (28%)
  • Dizziness (28%)
  • Vaginal dryness (27%)
  • Vaginal discharge (24%)
  • Migraines (24%)
  • Hair loss (16%)
  • High blood pressure (13%)
  • Discomfort wearing contact lenses (9%)
  • Body hair increase (6%)
  • Body hair getting darker (5%)
  • Migraine with aura (4%)
  • Thrush (4%)
  • Cystitis (1%)
  • Pelvic infection (1%)
  • A latex allergy (1%)

Reviews

3.3

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  today

Junel Fe 1/20 birth control pill  

Feel miserable and made depression worse, consistently crying all the time over stupid things, waking up is evil

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Very negative mood

1 more effect

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 day ago

Aviane birth control pill  

I've been taking Aviane for years, to help regulate my periods. Before Aviane, they were irregular (it could be a month and a half before The Dot.) and could last 5-7 days, and my mental health was terrible the week before. (PMDD) I have terrible memory at times, but I know for a fact that Aviane has regulated my periods and has shortened them! They're now only 3 days long, if that tells you anything! I can't remember much about my first few months taking the pills, but overall, it's been helpful!


Top side effects not reported

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
34 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  5 days ago

Mili birth control pill  

I’ve been on birth control for over 10 yrs by far the worst pill ever. Created an account just to put this review. Please just don’t do it, HORRIBLE.


Very negative mood

2 more effects

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
39 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

Nortrel 0.5/35 birth control pill  

I really liked this birth control for a year. But now I don’t know what happened. My periods used to be very light like nothing at all. But recently I started getting cramps before my 3 month placebo week and I took my placebo week and have been bleeding very heavily for over 7 days into my active pills


Top side effects not reported

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  16th Jun 26

Nikki birth control pill  

Take in the morning, gets nauseous and loses appetite around dinner time everyday


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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
40 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  30th May 26

Nikki birth control pill  

I'm on this pill post-hysterectomy to manage cysts/tumors recurring on my remaining ovary as an alternative to additional surgeries. The nausea has been brutal and I've recently started having major tooth sensitivity. My doctor, whom I trust, told me to give it 3 months for my body to adjust to Nikki. I would have stopped taking it already due to the nausea and dizziness but I'm really trying to avoid another surgery, so I'm sticking with it for now. Maybe I can update after the 3 month mark.


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
14 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  30th Apr 26

Tri Lo Mili birth control pill  

I started taking this pill for painful period cramps and it has worked wonders! My period is more regular as well and shorter and less painful. My skin cleared up really well the only problem i have is the migraines and my blood sugar. The migraines are very painful but only last a few minutes luckily and since started taking the pill my blood sugar sky rockets or falls rather quickly.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  14th Apr 26

Mili birth control pill  

I really enjoy taking this brand. It still feels like I am me at the end of the day and I’m in control of my emotions and not hindered by excessive hormones.


Very positive mood

3 more effects

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
48 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  14th Apr 26

Vienva birth control pill  

Omg the lower back pain and the leg pain was unreal. I thought something was very very wrong with me but when I stopped taking this is went away.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
49 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1st Apr 26

Lo Loestrin Fe birth control pill  

I went on this pill for pre-menopause symptoms that were driving me crazy (hot flashes, really bad sleep disruptions). It worked really well, but there was one side effect that I couldn't handle. I couldn't wear my contacts anymore, and my eyes were always really dry and itchy. When I tried to wear my contacts, they would get a film on them after only and hour or two of wearing, which would make it seem like I was looking through a mist, and lights had halos around them, which made night driving totally unsafe. If it wasn't for that I'd still be taking them. I really liked how much lighter and shorter my period was while I was on it, because my normal period was really heavy and and crampy and lengthy.


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