Marvelon pill and heavier periods

How our community feel marvelon pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Lighter

41%

No change

26%

Don't know

6%

Out of the 80 reviews for marvelon pill, 7 people (9%) reported heavier periods.

Reviewers that reported heavier periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Aug 21

II took this pill for 9 weeks straight. Initially, I felt good on Marvelon for around 10 days. I was put on this for suspected endometriosis but unfortunately, it made my periods heavier and cramping was worse. I had a horrible breakthrough bleed that was very heavy and lasted 9 days. I had acne during the first couple of weeks however this settled. I also had headaches and constipation for the whole time I was taking this pill.

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Decreased sex drive

1 more effect

2 helpful

0 comments

Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  30th Jun 21

Still had heavy & sometimes painful periods. Affected my mood very badly on the break week during the last 3 months of taking it!


Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  7th Jan 21

I suffer also with Hypothyroidism so some symptoms have been difficult to identify the cause. I was previously on Microgygon which made me feel awful! This was an improvement. I do get awful bloating about a week before I’m due to stop taking for a break and have painful cramps. It’s better than others I have tried!


Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Marvelon pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

53% of marvelon pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

48% of marvelon pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

46% of marvelon pill reviewers reported period like cramps

43% of marvelon pill reviewers reported tender breasts

38% of marvelon pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness


Possible marvelon pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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