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Essential info

Lowdown rating

Effectiveness

91% - 99+%

Effectiveness

93% - 99+%

Frequency

Daily

Frequency

Daily

Blood clot risk

Increased

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

None

Effect on fertility

None

What's it made of?

Hormonal

User reported side effects

Physical side effects

Mood

Bleeds

Sex drive

Weight

Benefits

Helps with

Acne or bad skin Heavy menstrual bleeding PMS and PMDD PCOS symptoms Period pain

Helps with

Period pain

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