Levest pill and weight gaining
How our community feel levest pill has affected their weight
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
48%
Don't know
15%
Out of the 126 reviews for levest pill, 43 people (34%) reported weight gaining.
Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2nd Sep 24
Pros: PMDD completely gone Didn't bleed for 3 months as didn't have a break and no spotting at all Felt happier in general Stabilised my moods Increased cup size-- went from a C to a DD in 2 months Cons: Breast tenderness and pain was horrific for the first 8 weeks Increased weight significantly in 3 months Completely lost sex drive and found sex disgusting Heart palpitations Constipation Constant hunger Heart burn that lasted for around 2 weeks on second pack If I could have stayed on this pill forever, I would have. Yes, there were side effects but they were nothing compared to the horrific time I go through every month of my cycle anyway. The only reason I stopped is because I have a condition called POTS, and it turns out oestrogen makes it worse! I was running packs back to back and I was so happy being able to have a stable mood and feel less depressed. But in the end the heart palpitations that were exascerbated by my condition were enough to make it worse. I did have weight gain on this pill as well, and having stopped 3 days ago, I've dropped almost half the weight I put on already, so I was definitely retaining a lot. All in all, yes there are side effects, but I'm more sad about having to stop it than I was about them in the first place.
Very positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
17 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 19th Dec 23
Levest has done me good. I have gained weight since being on the pill however I am no longer going to the gym regularly so I cannot blame levest entirely. Would recommend
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
16 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 19th Nov 23
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.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Levest pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
58% of levest pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
57% of levest pill reviewers reported tender breasts
51% of levest pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
48% of levest pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
46% of levest pill reviewers reported period like cramps