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
12%
Don't know
4%
Out of the 2808 reviews for the combined pill, 431 people (15%) reported improved skin.
Reviewers that reported improved skin as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 12 - 18 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 days ago
I only stopped this method because I started getting migraines with aura, if this didnt happen I would've happily continued taking this method of birth control. when I did have breaks from it the 'periods' were light and minimal cramping, which was much better than what I had before. If I chose to have no breaks I had no periods or bleeding at all. there was a decrease in my libido which only really affected my initiation, as I wouldn't initiate sex myself but would still engage in it happily if my boyfriend initiated. however this was something we both noticed, I also stopped being as horny as I used to be so, which I didn't massively mind but it was definitely a change. this method did make me notice my migraine a lot more which is what led me to changing it however I did have these migraines previously. I did experience weight gain however I dont have the best diet so could be completely unrelated.
Improved skin
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 week ago
I was having very irregular, heavy, long periods to the point I became aneamic. This really helped bring it under control, it was great at first. With time I noticed I didn’t feel like myself, I couldn’t experience happiness like normal, I had put on weight, I was getting gut issues like reflux and sensitivity, my hair had thinned, my libido was gone and I was dry even when aroused. I stopped the pill and all these issues fixed themselves after about 6 months but now my periods are irregular again.
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
37 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks ago
No major side effects that I can think of. Its the only pill that did not make me feel irritated for the whole 28 days after having my two babies.
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Combined pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
52% of the combined pill reviewers reported tender breasts
48% of the combined pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
45% of the combined pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
43% of the combined pill reviewers reported period like cramps
37% of the combined pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
