None or not sure
89%
A bit
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Quite a bit
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Out of the 27 reviews for dianette pill, 0 people (0%) reported headaches.
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Can't remember exact time frames but I took this for over a year, maybe 2 but I think less. I was on it for PCOS, specifically to see if it would help with hair loss. I didn't notice any change (also had anemia and taking supplements for that may have been what reduced the hair loss, rather than dianette). The first few months were quite rocky. I often had bad headaches and mood swings and quite soon after starting experienced vaginal discomfort. I went to the GP / pharmacy multiple times for thrush. My breasts also got bigger and felt tender. After the initial 3 months, I still found orgasms less intense (less sensitivity in general down there) and my sex drive lowered. The threat of another thrush outbreak seemed to always be there. The positives were I had clear skin, and the headaches stopped unless I had a breakthrough bleed, which would be when I'd get the really bad headaches again, cramps etc. again. It also helped stabilise my mood and I felt less irritable. It didn't have a dramatic effect on my body apart from the breasts (but even then only made them fuller, going up a cup size possibly). I came off it because of the vaginal discomfort, lowered sex drive and not enjoying the changes to my body (although now I think I'd be more accepting of the body changes, as they were really minor).
Top side effects not reported
Was prescribed this pill as I struggled with acne after using Microgynon. Dianette cleared my acne, and I didn’t have any other major problems with it, however, due to the increased risk of blood clots I was recommended by my doctor to stop them.
Top side effects not reported
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.
Top side effects not reported
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
56% of dianette pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
56% of dianette pill reviewers reported tender breasts
37% of dianette pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
30% of dianette pill reviewers reported period like cramps
22% of dianette pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge