Survey: 1 in 4 Women Report Life-Altering Side Effects from Birth Control

Drugwatch.com survey links Depo-Provera to the highest rate of dissatisfaction as legal cases increase

ORLANDO, Fla., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Drugwatch.com, a consumer watchdog health organization, has published findings from a survey of over 450 women (ages 18-70) on their birth control use. While more than 75% of respondents were happy with their current birth control method, nearly 1 in 4 have had to switch their birth control due to life-disrupting side effects.

In total, 35% of women surveyed experienced at least one side effect or injury related to their birth control. An important finding: over 53% of Depo-Provera users said that the birth control injection side effects either greatly or severely impacted their lives, which was significantly higher than other methods.

These findings come at a time of heightened concern and ongoing litigation around birth control options, including Depo-Provera. With 348 active Depo-Provera lawsuits and counting, this survey data gives a look into a widespread but underreported issue that affects many women.

"Women live very busy lives and sometimes one thing they don't want to be worrying about on a daily basis is their contraception, …they want to have something they can set and forget," said Vanessa Hux, OBGYN with Drugwatch, suggesting that Depo-Provera may not align with evolving patient priorities, especially compared to other contraceptives with better user control and less long-term disrupting side effects.

Read the full survey results here: https://www.drugwatch.com/birth-control-injury-survey/

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SOURCE Drugwatch