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

45%

No change

13%

Don't know

6%

Out of the 2504 reviews for the combined pill, 128 people (5%) 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
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

I’ve been taking this for over a month and I’ve had terrible skin, I’ve never had spots in my life and I’ve got so many. I’ve also rarely ever had thrush, which I have now read is a common side effect. Also some hair loss. Not a great pill at all, have stopped taking completely.

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Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
37 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  16th Oct 24

I am using microgynon to manage endometriosis. Before starting I was having significant pain, nausea, and depression due to the pain. I am taking this pill without breaks, so not having periods is really helping reduce my endo symptoms. I have had a lot of mood problems with other pills, but if anything my mood is slightly better. I think it was just that my endo pain was so bad it was making me feel really low. I am still having some breakthrough bleeding with this pill, but much less than other pills.


Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  10th Oct 24

No real bad side effects although I would say it’s given me more of a low mood but nothing too serious. No weight gain at all and sex drive still the same.


Somewhat negative mood

0 helpful

0 comments

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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