Does the combined pill cause lighter periods?

How our community feel the combined pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Lighter

46%

No change

14%

Don't know

6%

Out of the 2394 reviews for the combined pill, 0 people (0%) reported lighter periods.

Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 5 yr
43 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 day ago

  •  Still using

Noriimin has not effected me in a negative way and the only side effect I have is bloating. It keeps my have a very light bleed when on the 7 day break each month.

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 day ago

  •  Still using

Overall I’m very pleased with Drovelis. No weight changes or mood swings. Periods are regular and not painful at all.


Top side effects not reported

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Used for 8+ yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 day ago

  •  Still using

Overall a very positive experience. My main issue is loss of sex drive but every time I’ve attempted to change, the others haven’t agreed with me and I’ve reverted back to Rigevidon.


Top side effects not reported

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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 vaginal discharge

48% of the combined pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

44% of the combined pill reviewers reported period like cramps

40% of the combined pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness


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Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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