Share of women experiencing side effects from contraception U.S. 2022

In 2022, mood changes and weight gain were the most common side effects from contraception experienced by women in the U.S. in the past year, as reported by almost half of respondents. In addition, nearly eight out of ten women who used contraception said they had experienced two or more side effects. This statistic illustrates the percentage of contraceptive-using women in the U.S. who experienced select side effects from contraception that were unexpected or more severe than expected as of 2022.

Percentage of contraceptive-using women in the U.S. who had experienced select side effects that were unexpected or more severe than expected as of 2022

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Release date

November 2022

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Region

United States

Survey time period

May 10 to June 7, 2022

Number of respondents

5,201 respondents

Age group

18-49 years

Special properties

Among females who have used contraception in the past 12 months and said they have experienced unwanted side effects.

Method of interview

Telephone interviews and online survey

Supplementary notes

The question was phrased by the source as follows: "Which of the following side effects, if any, do you currently experience from your current birth control method that were unexpected or more severe than you expected?"
Respondents were able to select more than one response.

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