Reviews

Levest pill reviews

2.6

122 reviews

The Levest pill is a combined pill which contains 30 mcg of ethinylestradiol (oestrogen) and 150 mcg of levonorgestrel (androgenic progestogen). These are the same doses of oestrogen and progestogen as Microgynon and Rigevidon .

Daily

Frequency

91% - 99+%

Effectiveness

Increased

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Levest pill

Levest pill benefits

Some of the benefits that are recognised in scientific research or guidelines for this contraceptive

Acne or bad skin

Heavy periods

PMS and PMDD

PCOS symptoms

Period pain

Levest pill ingredients

Main hormones in Levest pill

Medium oestrogen

Androgenic progestogen

Levest pill alternatives

Contraceptives that work in similar ways, or brands that have close or exactly the same hormonal ingredients


Levest pill FAQs

No FAQs at this moment

Reviews

2.6

122 reviews

Filter reviews

Community reviews (122)

Used for 12 - 18 mo
16 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

  •  Still using

Very helpful for my acne and confidence, but my mood noticeably changed to feeling numb quite often. I’ve felt very physically and mentally tired over the last 13 months, but can’t remember a time before then. Great at stopping my periods for 4 months, before I breakthrough bleed and take a break. When I do bleed, it is extremely heavy, but it is less painful.

Read more

Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 month ago

  •  Stopped using

Took this for 3 months total and am now taking a break to see if there's any change in the side effects. Didn't notice major changes in mood or anything else, was very happy with it initially as I took it to have lighter and less painful periods, and it worked really well in this respect. However after a month or two I started to notice considerable vaginal dryness - it was uncomfortable, itchy and sensitive - in a bad way - day to day and made sex very painful even with lube. Don't really want to choose between painful periods and daily discomfort/painful sex but here I am.


Top side effects not reported

1 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  29th Oct 23

  •  Still using

I've never had mental health issues but this pill has made me almost suicidal and made me act out in ways I never thought id behave like kind of erratic. Also made me gain 2 stone when I didn't think that would happen to me, not a good experience over the 3 years.


Top side effects not reported

2 helpful

2 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Aug 23

  •  Stopped using

The only good things I could say about this pill is it made my periods super light and my skin was spotless (quite literally). Then the negatives were SO negative. I experienced unbelievable anxiety, brain fog and my anger management around the time of my period was non existent to the point the final straw was when I hurled my poor bf’s breakfast across the room in a rage 😅 I’ve spent a month on no contraception and I’ve felt like a different person around this cycle. I’ve been prescribed a different pill but tbh I think I’d rather be sane and spotty rather than go back to being someone I don’t even recognise!


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  12th Jul 23

  •  Stopped using

I was on the combined pill originally on Microgynon for a few years but then I was moved onto Levest and that is what I continued with for at least 2 years. I had no problems with the effectiveness of Levest for what it is intended to do. The only advantage of this pill for me was that my skin became very clear and my periods were very light which is nice. HOWEVER, I started to realise that I was starting to feel like a different person while on this pill. I would say that I became very numb most of the time which gave me quite a low mood and would often snap at people. The couple of days before my period I would be extremely low and would cry at anything and everything! Sometimes I would literally cry for no reason, if I was even just thinking of a sad situation...I would cry. It was my mum that eventually mentioned that it could be the pill effecting my mood so I decided to come off it to see what would happen. I'm so glad that I did! My mood has improved massively and I no longer have that low mood all the time. Of course, you get fluctuations in your natural cycle and mood changes with that but it is nothing compared to when I was on Levest, I have barely cried since being off it!


Top side effects not reported

1 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
33 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  13th Jun 23

  •  Still using

Prior to using this pill I was on Microgynon with no side-effects. The pharmacy decided to change the pill, like they were changing a brand of sweets. I've steadily gained a lot of weight over 8 months. I'm a very active person & so the weight makes me look bloated & thick, mainly settling on my stomach, boobs & backside. I've also had some major mood swings, particularly with anxiety, which I've only just attributed to this pill. Plus side is I've had no periods & no issues with my sex drive, like some people have mentioned. I will be coming off this pill & chatting with my nurse about alternatives.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 12 - 18 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  11th Jun 23

  •  Still using

Was looking for a pill to give me a regular period, as I did not get any due to having PCOS. During my 7 day break, I get a bleed, and the first 2 days or so of the break, my sex drive returns. The loss of libido has been the hardest part of changing from the mini pill to the combined pill.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  9th Jun 23

  •  Stopped using

For the first 2.5 years the pill was fine I got on with it well. It was only in the final 18 months of using the pill that I noticed my anxiety heightened, sex drive depleted, vaginal dryness and extremely low moods during the break.


Top side effects not reported

1 helpful

2 comments

Used for 8+ yr
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Jun 23

  •  Stopped using

I was a very rare case, unknown to me I was Liver Adenomas growing inside my liver, 8 of them. I would’ve never have known this until October 2022 I went to a&e in severe stomach pain. After many tests & investigations they told me o have 8 tumours in my liver called Adenomas caused by the contraceptive pill. I had to stop taking it immediately. 2 operations later 2 large tumours have gone. 6 remain I am still having tests for in hope they don’t grow. I have been off the pill 6 months now & this months period was unbearable, I am unsure if it is liver related or the pill like leaving my body but I cannot cope with that every month if it stays. I was on the pill for around 15 years, although my condition is rare I never knew it was even possible and my life has completely changed from birth control. I wanted to share my story so more people could know.


Top side effects not reported

2 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Jun 23

  •  Still using

I have been really thankful that I've been able to get on the Levest combined pill. It helps me manage when I want my periods and my moods have become more predictable and consistent. I really haven't had any noticeable issues and love the freedom it has given me.


Top side effects not reported

1 helpful

0 comments

Compare contraceptives

Use our handy tool to see how they stack up

Levest pill side effects

Possible side effects with Levest pill

Levest pill side effects

Possible side effects with Levest pill

Compare contraceptives

Order online

Order online now

Use our online prescription in under 5 mins

  • No GP appointment needed

  • Free standard delivery

  • Set up a subscription and never run out

Speak to a doctor

Not sure yet? Speak to a doctor

Schedule an appointment now

87% of women are happier with their contraceptive choice after speaking with one of The Lowdown's doctors

Top 5 Combined pill for women

Want to switch contraception?

Get a personalised recommendation

Don’t keep it on the DL.Put it on the LD.

Slide into our DMs

hello@thelowdown.com

LegitScript approved

Pharmacy services provided by Phlo Technologies Ltd.

CQC provider

GPhC reg number: 9011171

Sitemap

©The Lowdown 2023