Desogestrel pill and weight gaining

How our community feel desogestrel pill has affected their weight

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

44%

Don't know

16%

Out of the 423 reviews for desogestrel pill, 148 people (35%) reported weight gaining.

Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  6 days ago

I started taking desogestrel for Endometriosis symptoms, I was having a lot of fatigue and thought I would try altering my hormones. I saw on the packet that the pill contained lactose but after a google search I was fairly confident that it was a low enough level to not affect me too much (I have had quite a lot of gut symptoms due to Endo and eliminated a few foods, lactose was one of them). After being on the pill for 3 months I was sure that the lactose has been causing some significant side effects, including less control over my bowels. Through an e-consult, I requested a version of the pill that didn't contain lactose. It turns out that there is not one single oral contraceptive pill that does not contain lactose! This is unbelievable to me and I believe there should be more awareness of this.

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Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  14th May 26

Not a good experience, lots of weight gain, more emotional/moody. cant wear contacts anymore


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

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0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  5th May 26

I’d been off contraception for years and I wanted to go back on it as in a relationship and not TTC just yet. So far it seems to be okay th first 2 months was where i experienced most my symptoms mainly have settled sort from sex drive, headaches, no periods they still exist on month 5.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Desogestrel pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

51% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported tender breasts

45% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported period like cramps

42% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

40% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

36% of desogestrel pill reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible desogestrel pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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