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
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10%
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3%
Out of the 2632 reviews for the combined pill, 363 people (14%) reported improved skin.
Reviewers that reported improved skin as a side effect
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
41 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 week ago
When started, my gynecologist said that some spotting is expected. I bled for a whole month, seriously like on a heavy period. Had to treat anemia for months after that. Later everything normalised and my period lasts now 2-3 days which I'm extremely happy about. If you accidentally miss a pill be ready to have period like cramps for a day. Skin became clearer, breasts enlarged a bit, no mood swings. Overall, happy with this pill.
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
41 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 week ago
Was told by my gynaecologist that some spotting in the first month was to be expected and normal. I bled for a month, every day, even more than during my usual period. Had to treat anemia for months after that but it was ok later on. Now my period is bately there, 2-3 days and I'm very happy about it.
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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
46% of the combined pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
43% of the combined pill reviewers reported period like cramps
38% of the combined pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
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