Desogestrel pill and period like cramps
How our community feel they have been impacted by period like cramps on desogestrel pill
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
56%
A bit
18%
Quite a bit
13%
A lot
7%
A great deal
6%
Out of the 393 reviews for desogestrel pill, 175 people (45%) reported period like cramps.
Reviewers that reported period like cramps as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 5 days ago
The first 3-5 months were a bit rough, having sex would cause me to get a period and sometimes was painful. I also was definitely more emotional than before. It all calms down over time, I’ve been on it for almost 3 years now and it was the best decision i get very occasionally spotting and cramps if i miss a pill or two but overall I like it
Somewhat negative mood
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 month ago
I was so concerned about weight gain and mood changes but have not experienced this. I have barely any side effects and have had a really positive experience!
Decreased sex drive
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th May 25
i was put on this pill due to me being incredibly hormonal and 'hysterical' every month (on top of other issues i was facing). i was put on at 15-16 years of age i am now 18. my skin became more acne-like on cheeks and chin, whereas before it was just one or two. my breasts grew a lot, which was hard for me to come to terms with. thinking of coming off due to just 'having enough' and being worried about blood clots etc.
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
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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