Marvelon pill and weight gaining

How our community feel marvelon pill has affected their weight

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48%

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17%

Out of the 83 reviews for marvelon pill, 26 people (31%) reported weight gaining.

Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 weeks ago

Overall, Haven’t noticed any changes to mood, it’s definitely made me gain a little bit of weight. However, My period i had when coming off the pill was in one word…. Excruciating. I’ve never had bad period cramps but with this pill my period came out in massive blood clots and it was very very painful.

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Somewhat positive mood

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

Overall good but feel like unable to lose weight and slight dizziness.


Improved skin

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Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  7th Jun 24

I came on this pill after being on Lucette for many years but I didn't get on with anymore. I did a lot of research as I originally used Lucette to help my acne, which it did but eventually turned me into a crazy emotional monster. Marvelon was a welcome change! I felt so in control of my emotions and actually felt like a normal human! I had no real major side effects apart from one. Around month 2-3 of taking this pill, I developed a hive like rash on my neck/chest that eventually spread to my whole body. I was so self-conscious and taking anti-histamines like tic-tacs. I consulted my doctor and pharmacist but they didn't really care, just told me to keep taking anti-histamines, so I did. Around month 5 I randomly had a brain-wave and realised the timing on my hives was extremely suspicious considering at this point I'd been covered head to toe for about 2 months. Sure enough, I checked the leaflet and 'hive-like rash' was a rare symptom. I stopped taking this pill and within a month my hives had disappeared. Really weird - but that was my only issue. I'm really sad about it too because everything else about this pill was amazing for me.


Gained weight

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Marvelon pill common side effects

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52% of marvelon pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

48% of marvelon pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

47% of marvelon pill reviewers reported period like cramps

43% of marvelon pill reviewers reported tender breasts

37% of marvelon pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness


Possible marvelon pill side effects

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