Cerelle pill

I very briefly stopped before getting the Nexplanon implant. So not a lot of time to observe any changes. Period came back very quickly but I was really regular before starting the pill.

Overall using Cerelle I had very very few side effects. I was also grateful for the slight window for taking it (a few hours) so less panic. It did totally stop my periods, and the majority of my period symptoms (previously really sore back and nausea). Would definitely recommend.

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Unfortunately gained a lot of weight that is proving increasingly stubborn to get rid of. But no periods is great

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I’ve started taking Cerelle mid December 2022 after stopping Noriday. I hadn’t noticed any negative change in first few weeks. I got my period couple of weeks after taking Cerelle and it lasted longer than usual. Since then my period stopped with sporadic spotting. I have had a few days of spots on my face but that has cleared up and doesn’t seem to pose a problem anymore. My mood is normal, when I was taking Noriday, my mood was low. I’ve seen a lot of negative reviews for Cerelle before I started taking it but I still wanted to give it a go, now I’m at the end of my third pack and it does seem like it was a good idea for me. I suffer from migraines monthly around my period and I had it only once at the beginning when I started taking Cerelle, and it was more of a low-key migraine and I hadn’t had it since then. My last period was very end of Dec/ beginning of January and since then I had spotting twice and it lasted few days. Personally, I do recommend it, but I know every body is different so you just have to try it for yourself. Unless you’re having severe symptoms, I would take it for good 3 months as I’ve had several symptoms and they all went away pretty quickly. I don’t think I gained any weight, but with Noriday I definitely have. Hope this helps!

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Cerazette pill

I have been on Cerezette since 17, Its been perfect for me, no periods or pain. Only symptom really is tender breasts sometimes, but that’s bearable. I came off the pill at 25 for a break. It was then when my periods came back I was diagnosed with pre menstrual dysphoric disorder. The first port of call was to put me back on my pill to stop my periods and it worked - my mental health was back on track and I could enjoy my life again. Worth trying if you’re going through a similar situation. 

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Was always on my period when taking this pill, bled non stop for 3 months. Was horrible and gave mood swings. Stopped taking in the end as could barely have sex as constant bleeding, so wasn't even worth it.

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I got married in summer 2019 and came off the pill straight away - thinking it would take a while for my reproductive system to readjust before I could conceive. 

My mood was almost instantly lifted and my libido came back with a vengeance. I ended up pregnant following my first cycle! 

I’ve been using Natural Cycles ever since because I don’t ever want to go back to feeling the way I did. 

It took me a while to realise that how I felt and what I was experiencing was due to the pill. I had been on the combined pill since the age of 15, but was moved to cerazette to see if it would help my migraines - it didn’t but I continued taking it anyway. 

I knew my constant moodiness and lack of libido wasn’t normal but I was too ashamed to speak to my GP because of bad experiences before. In hindsight, I wish I had because I feel my low mood really held me back. 

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Desogestrel pill

Started the mini-pill after the combined pill worsened my migraines, caused low mood and weight gain. I am on Desogestrel and I have found it a million times better! The only side effect I have experienced so far is slightly more painful cramps during my period (I still experience a regular period), however they used to be quite painful anyway so this may be unrelated. I have personally experienced no low mood, and feel much more 'level' in comparison to the combined pill. The only thing to note is that it is important not to miss a pill, and take it at the same time each day- I am on the 12 hour window brand though some must be taken within the same 3 hour window each day, to ensure they remain effective. 

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I stopped taking the mini pill in June 2022. I weighed 17 and a half stone. In 6 months I managed to successfully diet and lose almost 6 stone with virtually no effort. I had more energy, I didn’t crave junk food, I felt more positive. I started tracking my cycle using an app on my phone and then in February, I met someone and started to worry about cycle tracking as a form of contraception. In April I started the mini pill again. Almost immediately, I lost my sex drive again, started to really struggle with my diet and lost all my energy. I’ve stopped taking it again and can already feel the difference. Whilst the mini pill protected me from unwanted pregnancy, the side effects for me are not worth it. It’s very clear that synthetic contraception is not good for me and would suggest taking it is considered very carefully.

I have been on the pill since I was 14 (now 35), i didn’t suffer from problematic periods, I wanted it for contraception only. I got put on the mini pill from combined three years ago (roughly). I didn’t want to go on the mini pill but was given no other options, I was told it was this or nothing.

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Overall I really like this pill. I have PMDD and endo and it has really helped me manage my symptoms. I no longer have PMS and I don’t feel like a slave to my cycle! The reason why it’s not 5 stars is because bleeding can be very irregular and my boobs are very sore sometimes! 

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Zelleta pill

I switched to this pill from rigevidon which gave me crippling anxiety and low mood. As soon as i went on this pill it all went away so that was nice. I would have stayed on this pill if not for the fact i had a period of 7 days breakthrough bleeding when switching and then a 4 day break and i started bleeding again which i thought was going to go away but it didnt and i bled every day for over a month until i switched pills. I also realised id get slight moments of nausea for a few minutes throughout the day but if this was my only symptom it would be manageable. The second dealbreaker for me though was my complete loss of sex drive. It was non existent and the thought of anything remotely sexual or intimate would be uninteresting or id even feel slightly uncomfortable about the thought of it. Felt like it definitely affected me mentally because i felt it was my fault I didnt feel aroused when my boyfriend made a move. So yeah, don’t recommend this pill.

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Having been on various combined pills since I was 13 due to incredibly heavy periods, I constantly experienced mood swings, migraines and acne on everything but Loestrin 20 (discontinued), and Gedarel (still had symptoms, just mild). I tried a mini pill this time, and it’s made a massive difference!

I had a light period for about 8 days when I first started, and haven’t had anything since. No symptoms during the time I would have been on it either beside the occasional mild headache.

My acne has been fractionally worse, but regular basic skincare has reduced it to no more than one or two small pimples at a time. I’ve lost a little bit of weight, my hair has stopped shedding so much, but my scalp can get dry and itchy sometimes and my hair needs more regular washing.

My moods have improved massively! I generally feel a lot more stable, energetic and positive, and people have commented on how much better I seem.

Very positive experience overall, just hoping it continues!

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For the first few weeks of taking the pill I noticed I had a lot of mood swings and negative feelings as well as having quite sore/tender breasts, achne on my face and back, and continuous period cramps. 
I have not experienced any type of bleeding since starting the pill, but I do still have regular cramps and lower back pains at the time I would have been on my period. The period pains I am getting on the pill are significantly worse than before I started taking it, but they are manageable with prescribed pain medication. 
Before I started the pill I had never suffered with any sort of achne, chronic headaches or migraines but these are all now regular for me. 
I would recommend this pill if you would like to stop heavy bleeding but be aware that there are some not so nice side effects that could occur. 

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Hana pill

I’ve had constant bleeding with it apart from that it’s been great after nearly everything else disagreeing with me spoke to a lowdown Gp who was amazing she has given me an action plan with what I should do going forward and different options to try etc. Giving that ago for the next 6 weeks to see if there is any difference with the bleeding. 

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I have been on Hana for the past 10 months. It started with a massive breakthrough bleed, and then as the months have gone on, my periods have become more irregular, later and lighter. This month my period has stopped altogether. 
Me and my partner use Hana, condoms and the pull out method as I really don't want to get pregnant. Having been on this pill, I've had a lower sex drive and lower mood. 

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Continuous bleeding. A few days of nothing then continuing again

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Desomono pill

I am a positive person, only get slightly decreased mood when I’m due on my period and have PMS.
I am happy and confident again.

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I had been on contraception for 10 years, my first was the implant and that was brilliant until the second one, then it caused lots of irregular periods and spotting. I then went onto regividon and it made me so emotional and depressed. I then after a year of that went onto the desomono and again, especially before my period was due (even tho I didn’t get one) I was so depressed and anxious. I’ve been off contraception now for a year and I am a different person.

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