Gedarel 20/150 pill and lighter periods
Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 16th May 24
This definitely helped me with my PMS symptoms. No significant changes to my weight. I had more sensitive skin / allergic reactions during my time on it but not necessarily due to the pill. My mood was pretty similar to when I was off the pill.
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 5 yr
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 7th May 24
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th Apr 24
Having been on this pill for a year, I noticed that I hadn't felt like myself for a while. I found myself with persistently lower moods. Even during times of joy, the feeling felt dampened. This is the primary reason I decided to stop taking this pill; no contraception is worth losing yourself to! I am still in the early stages of being off this pill, but I feel relieved to have made the choice. It did make my withdrawal bleeds ("periods") very light. However, I do also think it completely suppressed my libido. I (being naive) thought that being on a low dosage pill, I might have fewer symptoms, but it just hasn't worked for me. I just wish there were more non-hormonal options out there.
Very negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Gedarel 20/150 pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
69% of gedarel 20/150 pill reviewers reported tender breasts
58% of gedarel 20/150 pill reviewers reported period like cramps
53% of gedarel 20/150 pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
49% of gedarel 20/150 pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
49% of gedarel 20/150 pill reviewers reported lower back pain
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