Combined pill and migraines

How our community feel they have been impacted by migraines on the combined pill

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

92%

A bit

4%

Quite a bit

2%

A great deal

1%

A lot

1%

Out of the 2657 reviews for the combined pill, 208 people (8%) reported migraines.

Reviewers that reported migraines as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  6 days ago

I have been put on Dianette to assist with hirsutism, endometriosis and acne. It has helped with acne. I unfortunately have seen no change in endometriosis symptoms or hirsutism. I have experienced a massive increase in weight, particularly face, arms, stomach which has really impacted my confidence.

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Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

I went on it for PMDD symptoms, and they completely went away! Also made me gain a cup size which I liked. First year I loved it, but after taking it long term with no breaks it kinda tanked my libido :/ overall though, pretty positive experience for birth control


Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

1 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Sep 25

Overall a good pill and much better than countless others I’ve tried in the past. Migraines are worst for me I’ve been experiencing them more than ever whilst being on this pill.


Top side effects not reported

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

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


Possible the combined pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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