Does alcohol affect the pill?
If you love to pair a celebration with a drink or two, have you considered the effect of your favourite alcoholic tipple on your contraception? We spill the (Long Island iced) tea!
The pill and boobs
One of the most common side effects The Lowdown users report for all contraception methods are tender and/or enlarged breasts. Get the lowdown on what the evidence says about boobs their relationship to hormonal contraception
Progestogen-only pill – a guide to the different mini pill brands
With so many different types to choose from, it begs the questions – what are the difference between the progesterone only pill brands? Presenting your go to list of mini pills.
Is your contraception making you tired?
Life can be draining as it is, but a lesser known side effect listed on hormonal contraception includes tiredness. We take a bleary eyed look at the evidence behind this.
The combined pill – your guide to the different brands
A detailed guide to the different brands of combined pill in the UK; from Cilest to Yasmin, and everything in-between.
My contraceptive experience: Living with Crohn’s and my Mirena coil
An IBD sufferer and big fan of the coil, Alysia shares her journey with Crohn’s disease and finding the best contraception for her.
IBS and the pill: best contraception for babes with digestive issues
Hot babes can have all sorts of digestive issues, but two of the most common are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
Acne returning when coming off the pill
Hormonal contraception can come with a multitude of benefits, including clearer skin. However, this won’t be a permanent fixture in most of our lives, and where acne is concerned, this presents a problem: what happens when you stop taking the pill?
When to seek a medical review of your contraception from The Lowdown
The Lowdown offers a choice of 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months supply of contraception, which you can choose depending on your circumstances… whether you’re trying out a new method or brand for the first time or have been best friends with Microgynon for years, we’ve got you covered.
What’s the difference between Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)?
1 in 20 women and people with periods are affected by a severe form of premenstrual syndrome called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). But what’s the difference? We take a deep dive into the symptoms, causes and the contraceptive options that could help.
