Loestrin 20 pill and lighter periods
Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 12 - 18 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 22nd Jan 22
I used a pill with the lowest hormones available, but I hated taking it because it as difficult to take at the exact same time every day and I felt that it was having some side effects on my mood/weight. I only started taking the pill because I was unaware of other options available to me and had heard anecdotally that IUDs were painful. However, I switched to a hormonal IUD (Mirena) about 6 years ago and have had a much more positive experience. I initially switched when Trump got elected because I was worried about what his administration would do to women's healthcare access, and an IUD seemed like the best, most permanent option available to me. It was not as painful as I thought to have inserted (but everyone is different!) and I still get my periods every month, which I don't mind. It has not impacted my mood/weight the same way that the pill did.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 5th Jul 21
I did like this pill and was on it for a while however they seem to have stopped making it so was unable to get it again.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 16th Dec 20
Since Loestrin 20 has been discontinued I'm yet to find a pill that works for me :(. I've tried rigevidon, microgynon, some others I can't remember, and the implant!! Nothing seems to work the same, I've particularly had problems with my sex drive since going off it and vaginal dryness. Does anyone know a pill like Loestrin 20 in the uk!????
Top side effects not reported
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Loestrin 20 pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
47% of loestrin 20 pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
47% of loestrin 20 pill reviewers reported tender breasts
35% of loestrin 20 pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
28% of loestrin 20 pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
28% of loestrin 20 pill reviewers reported period like cramps