Does desogestrel pill cause lower back pain?

How our community feel they have been impacted by lower back pain on desogestrel pill

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

64%

A bit

14%

Quite a bit

12%

A lot

8%

A great deal

3%

Out of the 329 reviews for desogestrel pill, 0 people (0%) reported lower back pain.

Reviewers that reported lower back pain as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

  •  Stopped using

Overall after trying many different pills, this was the best, I started to have very depressive weeks so I stopped as I was afraid of some suicidal thoughts.

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Top side effects not reported

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Used for 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  27th Feb 24

  •  Stopped using

After I had my first child I was given the option of taking the mini pill while I was breastfeeding. Unfortunately for me I suffered with symptoms of vaginal dryness , erratic mood changes which led into post natal depression and experienced light spotting. I really didn’t like how the pill was making me feel and I just wanted to try a natural method whilst I continue to breastfeed. Which is why I started to use condoms and Family planning methods.


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Used for 3 - 6 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Jan 24

  •  Still using

I’ve been on this pill for 4 months now and all round it’s been good. It completely stopped my periods from the beginning and I’ve not experienced any bleeding since starting. It’s not affected my mood or anything like that which is always a bonus, in my opinion this pill isn’t for those who suffer with or have a past with acne. My skin had completely cleared up before I started this pill and I’ve been suffering breakouts since the start - so I’m switching to the combined pill instead. I’d definitely recommend this pill if you don’t have a past with acne but if you do, maybe look into other methods as it could make it worse.


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Desogestrel pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

54% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported tender breasts

45% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

44% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported period like cramps

43% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

39% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness


Possible desogestrel pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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