Cerelle pill and weight gaining
How our community feel cerelle pill has affected their weight
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
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 month 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
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
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
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