Cerelle pill and weight gaining

How our community feel cerelle pill has affected their weight

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Gained weight

39%

No change

39%

Don't know

17%

Out of the 314 reviews for cerelle pill, 123 people (39%) reported weight gaining.

Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 week ago

honestly haven’t experience any negative side effects, it was a bit rough for the first couple of months but after about 8-12 weeks it settled and it’s been great, i gained a little weight but no more than about 7lbs so overall it’s been brilliant

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Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

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.


Worse skin

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  26th Apr 24

Put on a lot of weight


Improved skin

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

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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