Dianette pill and lighter periods
How our community feel dianette pill has affected their periods
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
42%
No change
24%
12%
5%
Don't know
5%
2%
Out of the 41 reviews for dianette pill, 17 people (42%) reported lighter periods.
Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks ago
I started taking Dianette a year ago when I had the copper coil removed. I had tried other pills in the past and suffered with acne because of them, so I was recommended this pill because of its skin-clearing properties. My skin has been amazing on this pill, I don’t get any spots at all. My mood for the majority of the year has been okay, maybe a bit more flat than normal but no wild mood swings. However last month I didn’t take a break between two packets of the pill because I was going on holiday and didn’t want my period. Since then, my mood swings have been really bad, I’ve been emotional and angry. I wouldn’t recommend doing that if you don’t have to, always take the week’s break! My boobs are definitely more tender, and have grown a bit, and I’ve put on a little bit of weight in general. I definitely have an increased appetite and lower sex drive.
Very negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3rd Jun 24
I was put on dianette at 17 to treat painful periods and acne; I loved it! Had no side effects as far as I can tell, and it really helped with my pain and with my acne. Unfortunately my doctor wouldn't let me stay on it for over a year because of the blood clot risk? I've switched to 3-4 different combined pills since then and none of them have been as nice as this.
Improved skin
0 helpful
1 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 20th Jul 23
I had HORRIBLE acne so finally went on this pill when I was 18, (22 now). Although my skin had cleared up dramatically within about 6 months, I took a break during lockdown and my skin had a big flare up so am now scared to come off it. I don’t have a high libido anymore and I feel numb a lot of the time.
Very negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Dianette pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
59% of dianette pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
46% of dianette pill reviewers reported tender breasts
32% of dianette pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
24% of dianette pill reviewers reported period like cramps
22% of dianette pill reviewers reported lower back pain