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Drovelis pill reviews

3.8

39 reviews

Drovelis pill has an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars from a total of 39 reviews when used as a contraceptive. These are self-reported reviews where users of Drovelis pill review their satisfaction with this contraceptive and any side effects they feel they experienced whilst using.
Drovelis is a combined pill that contains a new type of oestrogen, called estetrol, which has not been used in contraception before. This hormone is combined with a newer type of progestogen, called drospirenone, which is in pills like Yasmin and Lucette. The oestrogen in Drovelis is 10 to 20 times less potent than the usual type of oestrogen used in combined pills, so researchers will monitor users closely over the next few years to see if this reduces the risk of side effects like blood clots. You can now order Drovelis for free from The Lowdown!

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93% - 99+%

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Drovelis pill

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3.8

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Combined pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 day ago

Drovelis pill  

I didn't start it on day 1 of my period. So this month I got my period anyway. I went to my GP (who prescribed it to me) and we determined it's my period due to timing, consistency etc. Good to note however that since I took it to control menhorragia. 10 days into taking it, my cycle lengthened to a week (minus spotting) and it's a lot less heavy than I know it. I'm hoping to feel better next month and thinking to skip the placebo entirely but I was told it can lengthen the spotting/breakthrough bleeds. There doesn't seem to be a right or wrong. Just trial and error then adjust. Note : Don't take it mid cycle. Take it as they tell you day 1 of your period. I did this because of severe reasons at the time and was also very sick. I hoped it would prevent the usual mess. In a way I succeeded somehow, just not the way I'd have liked. But then I'm too hard on myself too.

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Lost weight

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Combined pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  4 days ago

Drovelis pill  

I started the combined pill Drovelis late in my cycle. On day nine of taking the pink pill I got a breakthrough bleed. It's been 10 days and it only increased the last maybe 4 days. I am currently taking iron though and since I'm using it mostly to manage menhorragia im hoping the breakthrough bleeding will taper soon. In contrast my periods were terrible. Dragged over 12 days. Haemorragic. I never went to hospital for them in years but probably barely saved myself on time. I also had them every 26 days which was less than ideal so timed apart. Its worrying but I'm told to continue and see how it goes into the next pack or I'll have to consult with my GP and consider changing brand if my situation doesn't improve. My moods are terrible. I get crying spells and am a lot quieter than I used to be. I'm usually outgoing and very opinionated. Might review again next month. But since it's my first experience I thought id give it a shot


Improved skin

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Combined pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  6 days ago

Drovelis pill  

The thing that surprised me the most was how my internal clock changed (backwards with 4 to 5 hours), while usually I'm not even sleepy until 1am, now I'm easily falling asleep at 8-9pm and waking up at 6-7am when before I was still cranky at 11am. My PMDD is also almost gone, and my endometriosis pain is the easiest it's ever been, but the breast tenderness/pain extended from the luteal phase to all throughout the month. Another surprising thing was the improved natural lubrication (vaginal discharge), while before it was almost inexistent even when turned on, now it's much more consistent.


Very positive mood

1 more effect

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Combined pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
16 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 month ago

Drovelis pill  

I have just completed my first month and have absolutely loved the change for me. I was suffering from PMDD for ages before starting, and this has significantly helped my mood disorder and emotional episodes. However I have gotten tender breasts when walking or running, nothing insane. And my discharge! Its so watery and so much. Sometimes I stand up and its like a small pee puddle, anyway, I have had an overall positive experience


Very positive mood

2 more effects

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Combined pill  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2nd Mar 26

Drovelis pill  

I have positive and negative experiences with this pill. Negative, I gaint weight, I am tired and have not libido. Positive, no cramps, less of blood, no mood swings


Decreased sex drive

1 more effect

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Combined pill  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  21st Feb 26

Drovelis pill  

Experienced breast tenderness and growth. Reduced cramping. Reduced sided effects compared to alternative oral contraceptives


Very positive mood

1 more effect

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Combined pill  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  25th Jan 26

Drovelis pill  

I always feel tired, no matter how much I sleep it feels like it's never enough. Most days I don't feels in control of my emotions. And my hair falls in clumps but my gyno tells me not to worry.


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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Combined pill  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  15th Dec 25

Drovelis pill  

i gained a lot of weight (10kg), i am depressed, no libido


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

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Combined pill  
Used for 6 - 12 mo
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  21st Oct 25

Drovelis pill  

I guess like any pill it took my body a while to get used to the new hormones, and then after about three months I felt like I’d found the best pill ever! No side effects - or so I thought. I didn’t break out, no major mood swings, periods slowly disappeared, cramps weren’t as bad. Then eventually I realised I have absolutely no sexual desire. This pill has completely obliterated my libido. Ironic since I decided to come on the pill to enjoy my honeymoon without worry of pregnancy. Such a shame as well but I’ll have to come off it.


Decreased sex drive

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Combined pill  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
41 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  27th Aug 25

Drovelis pill  

When started, my gynecologist said that some spotting is expected. I bled for a whole month, seriously like on a heavy period. Had to treat anemia for months after that. Later everything normalised and my period lasts now 2-3 days which I'm extremely happy about. If you accidentally miss a pill be ready to have period like cramps for a day. Skin became clearer, breasts enlarged a bit, no mood swings. Overall, happy with this pill.


Improved skin

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