Side effects
Dianette pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
55% of Dianette pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
45% of Dianette pill reviewers reported tender breasts
34% of Dianette pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
26% of Dianette pill reviewers reported period like cramps
24% of Dianette pill reviewers reported lower back pain
Dianette pill rare side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
3% of Dianette pill reviewers reported migraine with aura
3% of Dianette pill reviewers reported body hair increase
3% of Dianette pill reviewers reported a latex allergy
Possible Dianette pill side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
- Breast enlargement (55%)
- Tender breasts (45%)
- Vaginal dryness (34%)
- Period like cramps (26%)
- Lower back pain (24%)
- Vaginal discharge (21%)
- High blood pressure (21%)
- Headaches (18%)
- Nausea or vomiting (16%)
- Migraines (16%)
- Cystitis (13%)
- Sweating more than usual (13%)
- Dizziness (11%)
- Thrush (11%)
- Hair loss (5%)
- Pelvic infection (5%)
- Discomfort wearing contact lenses (3%)
- Migraine with aura (3%)
- Body hair increase (3%)
- A latex allergy (3%)
- Body hair getting darker (0%)
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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
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
36 years old
🇬🇧 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
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 11th Jan 24
Helped my oily cystic acne skin a LOT already and only been using for 2 months. Already feel less like a greasy chip pan. However during pill free week I’ve been getting horrendous uterine aching and cramping, feels so sore. Hoping it’ll settle
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 5th Jan 24
I was on dianette from 16 to 23 it cleared my acne up amazingly then I had a 9 months break ot came back full force now back on it for 6 months and still have acne hopefully it will fade last last time . I had no side effects apart from slight water retention and slightly bigger breasts . I don't feel like it impacted my mental health much maybe increased anxiety slightly
Somewhat negative mood
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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
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 10th Jul 23
Really good experience. No negative side effects, easy to take, enjoying having more control over my periods and slightly less body hair.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 8+ yr
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 5th Jul 23
My mental health deteriorated a lot. Contestant suicidal ideations and depression and anxiety. I was on this pill for over ten years and was told to come off it as it has strong side affects. I saw a massive shift in my mental health within a month of switching, however my acne flared up and my skin became very oily.
Very negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th Jun 23
Cleared my chin acne up after years of trying all the face washes and skin routines I could find.Took a few months but skin has been completely clear for a few months now back to back (about a year in). Bloating and mild headaches are main side effects. Have had a more delicate stomach in terms of reacting to things/ bloating since being on it - never really had that before. Overall happy but I am worried about staying on it due to the clot risk - is having clear skin worth that risk?
Improved skin
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 9th Jun 23
Was on it consistently for 4 years (16yr-20yrs), took a 6 month break to see what would happen. I lost weight, felt happier, libido returned, no more brain fog, no more bloat and digestive issues, no change in skin (I have always had fairly good skin though), no change in body hair (I'm a little hairier than most). Estelle did not affect my skin or hair. I went back on it and my digestive troubles returned, I gained 3kg despite an increase in exercise, and feel so much more lethargic and am now dealing with dryness and loss of desire. The symptoms are manageable but really not ideal
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
37 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 9th Jun 23
Dianette really worked for me - I was prescribed it after being diagnosed with polycystic ovaries but it massively improved my acne, which hadn’t been responding to medication. Unfortunately despite it working for me, I was told I couldn’t continue on it after 2+ years as it increased the risk of blood clots.
Very positive mood
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