Marvelon pill and lighter periods

How our community feel marvelon pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Lighter

43%

No change

26%

Don't know

8%

Out of the 86 reviews for marvelon pill, 37 people (43%) reported 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
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

Overall this is a great pill that works like a dream for me. It has lessened my endo symptoms by making my periods lighter from what they were to something more manageable, and it's helped return my cycle to being more regular - it's almost perfect to the day depending on stresses during that particular month. I still bleed quite a lot, but it's nowhere near as bad as it used to be. It also mitigates the pains and cramps quite well - in the last 6 months I've only had to call in sick to work once due to my period pains being so bad. Whilst it doesn't always remove the pain completely, it eases it and I find that painkillers work more effectively when I'm taking marvelon.

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Used for 3 - 5 yr
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  9th Nov 25

I was on marvelon for 5 years and it really worked for me. Unfortunately I developed severe migraines in my pill free week so I had to stop taking it. But it was the best pill I ever tried.


Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  10th Jan 25

I changed to marvelon from cilique/ levest because neither were helping my skin. this one did!! however my sex drive has gone down massively. but periods are all regular no issues there just low libido :(


Improved skin

2 more effects

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Marvelon pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

50% of marvelon pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

48% of marvelon pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

45% of marvelon pill reviewers reported period like cramps

43% of marvelon pill reviewers reported tender breasts

36% 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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