Cerelle pill and body hair increase

How our community feel they have been impacted by body hair increase on cerelle pill

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

79%

A bit

12%

Quite a bit

6%

A great deal

2%

A lot

1%

Out of the 314 reviews for cerelle pill, 65 people (21%) reported body hair increase.

Reviewers that reported body hair increase as a side effect

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Used for 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  10th Feb 25

I had an unpleasant experience using Cerelle. It was the first birth control I tried and wasn't given any other options or choice by the GP at the time. I had a 2month long heavy and painful period, worsened skin, hair loss, severe backne to name a few side effects. Really bad experience for me sadly. Having now tried over 10 other birth control pills- mini and combined, I learned that I am very sensitive to progesterone so the mini pill just isn't for me sadly. I'm now on the Patch and loving it.

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Worse skin

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Used for 3 - 5 yr
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  4th Feb 25

I took this for endometriosis, but not worth it because of facial hair growth. I had breakthrough bleeding every 4-6 months for about 4-5 days, fairly light and not too painful. My sex drive and weight were unaffected, however I got thick dark hair on my stomach, inner thighs, chest and face. This destroyed my self esteem so my mood was obviously low. After stopping the hair did not revert back which is common so I had electrolysis which took care of it. Then 2 years later I went back on this pill stupidly to try and help the endometriosis, the hair came back within 2 months. I have since stopped this pill, spent even more money on electrolysis and have had no issues after regarding that. It took about 3-5 months for my cycle to regulate after coming off birth control. I’m thinking about trying slynd as it is supposed to be anti androgenise, we’ll see.


Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  4th May 24

Was told I could no longer continue my low dose combined pill (Gedarel) at age 43 because I was deemed overweight by a GP (a nurse looked at me in disbelief at this and actually initially extended my prescription to allow me to enjoy my honeymoon. GP now still stubbornly going on my BMI) Blood pressure fluctuates at times too so didn’t want to go through the stress of not knowing at a 3 month check if I’d suddenly be forced to come off it depending who I saw. Started Cerelle in January. First 6 weeks weren’t pleasant. Really sore breasts, spotting mixed in with random heavier bleeds, dryness when not bleeding and bladder irritation. All calmed down (apart from Dryness)- by third strip stopped spotting etc. Then on fourth strip started to bleed for two weeks (light enough to be ok) but by week 3 was bleeding so heavy was leaking through a heavy tampon/pad/period pants and passing clots with no sign of easing up after a full stressful week of this. Stopped taking the pill and bleeding calmed down. It took another 6 days to stop but feel so relieved. A nurse wanted me to switch straight away onto a new mini pill or coil but honestly I feel my body needs a break. Not sure where to go now as already my body feels so much better/libido back/moods balanced. Fed up of hormones!!


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Cerelle pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

51% of cerelle pill reviewers reported tender breasts

48% of cerelle pill reviewers reported period like cramps

45% of cerelle pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

41% of cerelle pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

40% of cerelle pill reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible cerelle pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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