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

47%

No change

15%

Don't know

7%

Out of the 2747 reviews for the combined pill, 224 people (8%) 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 1 - 3 mo
15 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 days ago

honestly great pill and has stopped my periods completely but I’ve had ridiculous amounts of headaches and period cramps, I’ve also been incredibly sweaty specifically in the night to the point I’m waking up because I’m covered in sweat which has never happened to me before

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Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
37 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 weeks ago

Zero libido and very painful to have sex when I tried. Stopped periods which was great for endometriosis but slowed my digestion so much the bloating and endo belly was uncomfortable all the time, caused pain in hips, lower abdomen and lower back. Had constant reflux unless I slept upright which wasn’t ideal.


Decreased sex drive

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0 comments

Used for 8+ yr
45 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 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

0 helpful

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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


Possible the combined pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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