Desogestrel pill and positive mood

How our community feel desogestrel pill has affected their moods and emotions

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Somewhat negative

34%

No change

21%

Don't know

9%

Out of the 355 reviews for desogestrel pill, 31 people (9%) reported positive mood.

Reviewers that reported positive mood as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 8+ yr
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  6th Aug 24

Hugely helped with period pains (no periods!). Has evened out any emotional changes - I feel very stable. No nausea like with the combined pill. Lost weight (as well as boob!) but unsure if that's compared to when I was on combined pill or baseline.

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Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Jun 24

I have endometriosis and this is the only pill I’ve tried that has stopped my daily pain. After a couple of failed attempts at a coil fitting my doctor suggested the progesterone only pill and I wish I had started taking it years ago! It’s increased my sex drive, dramatically reduced my endometriosis pain, had a positive impact on my mood and hasn’t caused weight gain or acne. The two main side effects I’ve had are occasional spotting and nausea, I’m still only on my 2nd month of the pill so hoping these settle down soon.


Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 5 - 8 yr
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Jun 24

This pill has been amazing for me, I went on it because of very heavy periods and it really helped with that, I would really recommend it. I have heard a lot of bad stories from friends about their (different) pills but for me I don’t think I’ve had any bad side effects or experiences with it and I’ve been on it for nearly 7 years!


Very positive mood

0 helpful

0 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


Possible desogestrel pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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