Combined pill and lighter periods
Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 day ago
I was tri-cycling this pill and passed a a decidual cast after the first 6 weeks with no bleeding ( was not painful to pass). My periods were lighter when breaking between 3 packs. I did get some breakthrough bleeding during my second tri-cycle. I had really tender breasts in the first few months with some breast enlargement but that passed and no other issues.
Improved skin
2 more effects
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Used for 8+ yr
45 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
It was very convenient and I was on it for 28 years. Im not sure if it mighf have been a causal factor in my low sex libido and recurring depressive episodes.
Decreased sex drive
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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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