Desogestrel pill and weight loss

How our community feel desogestrel pill has affected their weight

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

43%

Don't know

16%

Out of the 355 reviews for desogestrel pill, 20 people (6%) reported weight loss.

Reviewers that reported weight loss 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 6 - 12 mo
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  20th May 24

Initially was bleeding a lot, with periods lasting for agessss, but then my periods became shorter and eventually stopped. My boobs also initially were super tender and became a bit bigger? But I've since lost about 15lbs unintentionally (to the point in which I'm now underweight) and they've shrunk. Sex drive has definitely decreased a bit, but nothing major. Overall not too shabby!!


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

1 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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