Desogestrel pill and improved skin
How our community feel desogestrel pill has affected their skin
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
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Out of the 355 reviews for desogestrel pill, 11 people (3%) reported improved skin.
Reviewers that reported improved skin as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 26th Jun 24
This is the first time I’ve tried the mini pill after using the combined pill since I was 15 (until 18), the hormonal coil (18-22) and then experiencing my adult body for around 3 months with no hormones. After this contraceptive break, I fell pregnant and had a really rough abortion. After this experience I was terrified of this happening again and noticed my weight had increased due to pregnancy and my moods were really up and down in the last 6-8 weeks. After speaking to a doctor I got given this pill due to optical migraines and high risk of stroke. It was fine for the first few weeks and got used to it very quick, however, I noticed an insane decrease in sex drive. I never think about sex now and it’s really hard to get in the mood, this had led to me getting too in my head during sex and ruining it for me, a constant cycle!! Recently I’ve also became really irritable and short tempered which is very out of character for me. *Really important note* that I’ve not seen in many reviews!! After a quarterly checkup with the nurse she told me this pill is one of the worst for weight gain!! Saying that basically no matter how much of a calorie deficit you’re in/how active you are, you’re going to gain some weigh. Wasn’t informed about this prior to prescription. For context I was 69kg prior to taking this pill and in 6 months I’ve gained 11kg without changing my diet and increasing my cardio and general exercise. Apart from this the pros are no periods, very minimal cramps. I’m leaving this (very long) review to help anyone else who’s using this or considering it, like other reviews say, it really depends on you and unfortunately you’ll never know how these things affect you until you try. To help some sisters out, I’m now considering the copper coil as I’m missing having periods (sounds crazy I know) and really want a non-hormonal option
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 7th May 24
I experienced some negative side effects when I first went on the pill (mood swings, headaches), both this time around and previously, but they dissipated/softened after a few months. My migraines have increased in frequency over the last 12 months, but I have been a migraine suffered since puberty.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 7th Jan 24
I take this to reduce pain and stop periods as I have suspected endometriosis, but it ended up improving my acne and got rid of PMS too. The first six months were pretty awful and I bled the entire time, it was recommended that I took a double dose with some ibuprofen for a few days, which stopped it and I haven't had a period since which is great! I highly recommend to anyone struggling with period pain, this pill significantly improved my quality of life.
Very positive mood
2 more effects
1 helpful
1 comments
Desogestrel pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
53% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported tender breasts
44% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported period like cramps
43% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
43% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
38% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness