Desogestrel pill and periods to stop

How our community feel desogestrel pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Stopped

43%

Don't know

3%

No change

3%

Out of the 390 reviews for desogestrel pill, 169 people (43%) reported periods to stop.

Reviewers that reported periods to stop as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  5 days 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!

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Decreased sex drive

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

I must say that this pill absolutely saved my life. Suffering from severe endometriosis pain & PMDD and it reversed the effects of that. I have control of my moods and body back and I’m so grateful. I must leave a positive review because it’s not all bad. The beginning was rocky with irregular bleeding but this stopped after 8 months or so. It was worth it.


Very positive mood

1 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 month ago

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

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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


Possible desogestrel pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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