Combined pill and sweating more than usual
How our community feel they have been impacted by sweating more than usual on the combined pill
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
72%
A bit
12%
Quite a bit
9%
A lot
4%
A great deal
4%
Out of the 2724 reviews for the combined pill, 775 people (28%) reported sweating more than usual.
Reviewers that reported sweating more than usual as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 5 yr
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 week ago
I have positive and negative experiences with this pill. Negative, I gaint weight, I am tired and have not libido. Positive, no cramps, less of blood, no mood swings
Decreased sex drive
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks ago
Experienced breast tenderness and growth. Reduced cramping. Reduced sided effects compared to alternative oral contraceptives
Very positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 month ago
I actually find this to be pretty good, very few side effects, but the increased blood clot risk does concern me.
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
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