Dianette pill and hair loss
How our community feel they have been impacted by hair loss on dianette pill
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
95%
A bit
5%
Out of the 42 reviews for dianette pill, 2 people (5%) reported hair loss.
Reviewers that reported hair loss as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 9th Feb 23
I was prescribed this pill very randomly at 14yo, for having some acne. I now would say this doctor was irresponsible, specially for not saying I should take this for only 6 months- I took it for 7 years. Although at the time I was very happy with this pill and noticed no bad side effects (light short periods, decreased acne, no menstrual pain or PMS), looking back now I had quite a few, but simply didn't know myself and my body well enough to see them. During the pandemic I was curious to see what my body did naturally: I was shocked to see so much change. I do not now if it's all related, but I'm going to share what I noticed suddenly shift. Within a month my hair grew fuller and suddenly curly. My circulation improved drastically (i used to always have tingly arms and legs and freezing extremities that easily went blue), my boobs grew a few cup sizes, I suddenly had a libido (!!! a very new sensation that lead me to many realizations), and vaginal discharge. I'd struggled for years with anxiety that has since vanished. Very strangely I was physically unable to cry and very numb (genuinely thought it was a personalty trait: it was very hard to make me sad, all I felt was numbness). Now I cry normally and don't feel numb anymore!! My occasional migraines and nausea haven't returned, and i now wear contacts without issue (i had no idea this was from the pill, until just now realizing when asked by the lowdown). My acne improved but didn't disappear and body hair stayed the same. My body weight changed however my habits also changed so I will not attribute it to the pill. I had mood swings, periods of depression, and difficulty concentration but I was going through puberty, so I'm not sure if it's related.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 11th Jan 22
I was put on this pill due to my acne, within 4-5 months my acne has basically gone with only the odd spot appearing. I do think this pill somewhat effected my mood.
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Dianette pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
60% of dianette pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
45% of dianette pill reviewers reported tender breasts
31% of dianette pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
24% of dianette pill reviewers reported period like cramps
24% of dianette pill reviewers reported headaches