Dianette pill and irregular periods

How our community feel dianette pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Lighter

44%

No change

27%

Don't know

9%

Out of the 45 reviews for dianette pill, 2 people (4%) reported irregular periods.

Reviewers that reported irregular periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

I have been put on Dianette to assist with hirsutism, endometriosis and acne. It has helped with acne. I unfortunately have seen no change in endometriosis symptoms or hirsutism. I have experienced a massive increase in weight, particularly face, arms, stomach which has really impacted my confidence.

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Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Mar 24

I was prescribed this due to PCOS and for the first few years it was great, helped to improve cramps and PCOS related pain. However I started to become very anxious, jealous and low in mood, I went to therapy for support but it didn’t help, went to the GP and they advised coming off the pill which I did however the next 6 months were awful… crippling anxiety, suicidal thoughts etc, GP advised going back on the pill to sort it out which seemed odd. Finally after 6 months I felt like a fog lifted, no anxiety etc and I’ve never had these problems since (it’s now been about 5/6 years).


Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

1 comments

Dianette pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

58% of dianette pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

44% of dianette pill reviewers reported tender breasts

31% of dianette pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

27% of dianette pill reviewers reported headaches

24% of dianette pill reviewers reported period like cramps


Possible dianette pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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