Desogestrel pill and pelvic infection
How our community feel they have been impacted by pelvic infection on desogestrel pill
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
94%
A bit
3%
Quite a bit
2%
A great deal
1%
A lot
1%
Out of the 400 reviews for desogestrel pill, 23 people (6%) reported pelvic infection.
Reviewers that reported pelvic infection as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
It feels nice not having a period. But I’ve noticed I’ve become more spotty , I sweat more also & get thrush
Somewhat positive mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 10th Jul 23
overall it has stopped pregnancy which is the main reason for taking. the side affects as I’ve got older are a lot more noticeable the longer I’ve been on it. Anxiety, depression, weight gain.. currently looking for an alternative
Very negative mood
3 more effects
4 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 24th May 21
I was having the worst periods ever. To the point I would be absolutely sobbing in bed because I was in that much pain. I’ve only been taken this pill 2 months and it worked straight away! I have 0 period now which is so much better for me :)
Lost weight
0 helpful
0 comments
Desogestrel pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
52% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported tender breasts
45% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported period like cramps
42% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
41% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
37% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
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