Loestrin 30 pill and lighter periods

How our community feel loestrin 30 pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Lighter

63%

No change

7%

Don't know

4%

Out of the 27 reviews for loestrin 30 pill, 17 people (63%) reported lighter periods.

Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 5 - 8 yr
33 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  18th Nov 23

Although taking it on time was a bit of a chore. It was the best method I ever used. After a couple of years it stopped my periods entirely which was great and any bleeding I did have whilst on this pill was very minimal and over in 3 days or less. It cleared up my skin beautifully and I never had any issues with it which was a relief as I had to try many different pills to find this one. I stopped taking it for a bit because although it had no negative impact on my mood I did feel like it dulled the highs and lows of my emotions a bit and I wanted to see what I would feel like off it. Sadly, while I was on that break they discontinued this pill. I am so sad about it. Currently back on the hunt for an alternative and it's not going well. Really wish they'd bring it back!

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Used for 8+ yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Feb 21

Overall I thought this pill worked really well for me however for years didn’t realise that my dwindling sex drive was due to it. This actually caused ongoing difficulty between myself and my partner as we slowly mis-matched in drives which could be upsetting and confusing for both of us. I’ve been with my partner over 8 years and knew it wasn’t because I wasn’t attracted to him. Coming off the pill has confirmed that as I’m nearly a year off and am very nearly back to what I was like pre-pill which is amazing. I had to stop taking it because of supply issue and moved to Yasmin as after researching a lot it seemed most similar. I reacted so badly to that one though it finally gave me to push to stop using contraceptives (apart from condoms) and I’m so glad!


Decreased sex drive

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Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  31st Jan 21

Great pill had no issues, very sad its been discontinued, have found Gederal 30/150 to be next best thing but not as good.


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Loestrin 30 pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

59% of loestrin 30 pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

56% of loestrin 30 pill reviewers reported tender breasts

52% of loestrin 30 pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

41% of loestrin 30 pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

33% of loestrin 30 pill reviewers reported period like cramps


Possible loestrin 30 pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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