Combined pill and periods to stop

How our community feel the combined pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Lighter

48%

No change

16%

Don't know

7%

Out of the 2546 reviews for the combined pill, 186 people (7%) reported periods to stop.

Reviewers that reported periods to stop as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Feb 25

Had thrush about 4/5 times when only on it for 4/5 months, along with the thrush swollen labia and very dry, also developed acne when I’ve never had it before, but used duac to sort that out still breakout now and again which has never happened to me before. I will be changing pill again, only good thing was that by breast grew

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Worse skin

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  7th Feb 25

I was initially really scared to start taking Dretine, but now that I’m on my fifth packet, I’m so glad I did. My mild hormonal acne completely cleared up after taking two packets, and since then, my skin has been super clear. I still get the occasional pimple, but it’s rare, small, and not inflamed at all. It’s made such a positive difference, and I feel so much more confident in my skin!


Very positive mood

1 more effect

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  29th Jan 25

Although I haven’t been taking this pill for very long, I did quickly notice a major improvement in my moods. I tolerated Estelle ED pretty well, but Yaz made me severely depressed and suicidal.


Very positive mood

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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 breast enlargement

47% of the combined pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

44% of the combined pill reviewers reported period like cramps

39% 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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