Combined pill and more regular periods
Out of the 2780 reviews for the combined pill, 221 people (8%) reported more regular periods.
Reviewers that reported more regular periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 5 days ago
Lost some weight, went up a cup size, felt the same as I did before going on BC. Struggled with recurring thrush and UTIs due to the strength of the pill and now no longer take.
Increased sex drive
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 month ago
Regular and shorter period (4 days) and light flow. It made my skin perfect and my hair a bit thinner. I gained a lot of weight while on it and it was impossible for me to lose it, no matter how much I worked out or what diet I was doing. If I could go back I wouldn’t start using it, as in my case I only needed it for contraception.
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
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0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 25th May 26
I was extremely anxious. I would be extremely jittery and uncomfortable in my own body each day I took it. I was very emotional by the evenings and tired from being so anxious..
Very negative mood
1 more effect
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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
37% of the combined pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
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