Combined pill and improved skin
How our community feel the combined pill has affected their skin
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
10%
Don't know
3%
Out of the 2542 reviews for the combined pill, 325 people (13%) reported improved skin.
Reviewers that reported improved skin as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 day ago
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 4 days ago
Good pill, not a lot of mood changes however when I took a break from it for a few months my mood improved so much that I almost didn’t go back. This is my second time trying it so I hope it doesn’t affect me too much
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 5 days ago
Don't get this contraception if you want to keep your good mental health. It almost ruined my relationship, I turned into a complete monster. The short periods and the clear skin was nice but it really jeopardised my relationship and ruined my mental health. Coming off was the best thing I could've ever done for myself.
Very negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Combined pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
53% of the combined pill reviewers reported tender breasts
48% of the combined pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
47% of the combined pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
44% of the combined pill reviewers reported period like cramps
39% of the combined pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
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