Desogestrel pill and more regular periods
Reviewers that reported more regular periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 8th Oct 24
Awful , periods went on for 16-28 days over 3 months. Decided to stop taking this totally as it was awful. Don’t recommend at all.
Very negative mood
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 21st Jan 24
The first three months were very positive, however, since then I have gained weight, become extremely emotional and my anxiety and mood changes increased. I had a heavy period every two weeks and spotting in between. I am now changing pills as advice from a doctor
Very negative mood
2 more effects
2 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 26th Oct 23
I suffer with PCOS and migraines with aura so as a result was put on desogestrel. I would bleed for a week every two weeks. Every two months I'd have a heavy bleeding for 21 days. My skin got awful. I became miserable, but I'm pretty sure this was as a result of the side effects and not due to the pill itself. I was told to give it 6 months but these side effects just intensified.
Worse skin
1 more effect
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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 period like cramps
43% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
42% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
38% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
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