Does the combined pill cause tender breasts?

How our community feel they have been impacted by tender breasts on the combined pill

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

46%

A bit

21%

Quite a bit

16%

A lot

9%

A great deal

8%

Out of the 2365 reviews for the combined pill, 0 people (0%) reported tender breasts.

Reviewers that reported tender breasts as a side effect

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Used for 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 day ago

  •  Still using

Been taking yacella for 6 months after not being on any contraception in years due to fears of side effects. Previously been on Loestrin 20 and Rigevidon both of which gave me horrible cystic acne and low mood. Dr recommended yacella as it has anti-androgenic progesterone and I have mild PCOS. So far it has been pretty good! I think my mood is unaffected, skin is great, sex drive unaffected. I have had some slight weight gain in more 'womanly' areas but nothing crazy. My breasts definitely have grown a lot and for the first few months they were quite sore but this has reduced to mild tenderness now. I do experience pain, especially lower back/pelvic, and am emotional during my 7 day break, however I suffered a lot with cramps prior to taking the pill so this is still an improvement for me. Would recommend, especially for anyone with hormonal imbalances like me.

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 week ago

  •  Still using

I don't like being menopause at 20's


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Used for 6 - 12 mo
17 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

  •  Still using

I have been taking the Eloine pill for 10 months now and it has been pretty good. Not much has really changed for me which is great. My periods are the same (if not lighter) , my skin has stayed clear and I haven’t lost or gained any weight. The only thing I have noticed a change in since taking Eloine is a slight increase in anxiety and being more emotional than I used to be. However, these aren’t too extreme and are manageable. Overall i’m very happy with the Eloine pill 😊


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Combined pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

54% of the combined pill reviewers reported tender breasts

49% of the combined pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

48% of the combined pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

45% of the combined pill reviewers reported period like cramps

40% 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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