Side effects
Lovima pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
86% of Lovima pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
57% of Lovima pill reviewers reported period like cramps
57% of Lovima pill reviewers reported tender breasts
57% of Lovima pill reviewers reported lower back pain
43% of Lovima pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Lovima pill rare side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
14% of Lovima pill reviewers reported body hair getting darker
14% of Lovima pill reviewers reported body hair increase
14% of Lovima pill reviewers reported thrush
Possible Lovima pill side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
- Breast enlargement (86%)
- Period like cramps (57%)
- Tender breasts (57%)
- Lower back pain (57%)
- Vaginal dryness (43%)
- Dizziness (29%)
- Sweating more than usual (29%)
- Headaches (29%)
- Nausea or vomiting (14%)
- Discomfort wearing contact lenses (14%)
- Cystitis (14%)
- Vaginal discharge (14%)
- Migraines (14%)
- Migraine with aura (14%)
- Body hair getting darker (14%)
- Body hair increase (14%)
- Thrush (14%)
- High blood pressure (0%)
- Hair loss (0%)
- A latex allergy (0%)
- Pelvic infection (0%)
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 9th May 24
First few weeks were lovely, no noticeable side effects. Then came the breakthrough bleeding which didn't stop for months on end and still continues to this day at a minimal level. Couldn't fault this pill otherwise but the breakthrough bleeding is a major inconvenience and almost defeats the point of being on a form of BC. Breasts became slightly more enlarged and occasional lower back pains. I just wasn't one of the lucky ones for which bleeding stops completely. Periods are much lighter though but more drawn out. My usual 4-5 days are now 7-9 and that's not counting the daily spotting. It's been good as a temporary measure but I'll be glad to be off Lovima when the time is right because predictable periods >>> unpredictable spotting.
Gained weight
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 2nd Apr 24
Lovima has essentially stopped my periods, with rare spotting for 1-2 days (hardly requires a pantyliner), but mostly these only come if I have been late taking a pill (less than 12 hours late but more than 6ish hours late). My mood is definitely slightly better, I noticed it especially after > 6 months. Less side effects than a combined pill so honestly would recommend.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 24th Mar 24
I have found that the mini pill just doesn’t work for me. I’ve been on it 3-4 months and I thought by now I’d be used to it. I have been pretty much non-stop bleeding/spotting for around 2 months now and my mood has been awful. I am in the process of changing to the copper IUD as I’ve seen better reviews for this. Only positive I’ve found is that it covers me for 12 hours so if I miss one I just take it again when I remember
Somewhat negative mood
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 4th Sep 23
Weight gain, tender breasts , fibromyalgia flare ups terrible , bleeding for 15 days so far , used to help ferritin deficiency, gained nothing but weight and pain
Very negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 25th Jun 23
For the first 2 weeks this pill seemed to have no side effects apart from the odd cramp. During the 3rd week i was feeling very hormonal and felt nauseous. I completed pregnancy tests as i thought this felt like early pregnancy symptoms - negative. I rode it out for a couple more weeks but felt like the constant nausea was causing me anxiety and affecting work so had to stop. Breasts were sore and enlarged but this got better after the 3rd week. I would have liked to continue this pill if it wasn't for the nausea and anxiety.
Very negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 13th Jun 23
Prior to using this pill I was on another brand if mini pill with no side-effects. The pharmacy decided to change the brand without warning, 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. I will be coming off this pill & chatting with my nurse about alternatives.
Very negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 3rd Jun 23
Was recommended this form of contraception by GP and started it on 1st day of period and bled for 18 days but have not had anything since but only been on it for 2 months. Skin feels drier but that could be age, but worth mentioning just in case.
Decreased sex drive
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