Mercilon pill and lighter periods

How our community feel mercilon pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Lighter

51%

Don't know

10%

No change

8%

Out of the 49 reviews for mercilon pill, 25 people (51%) 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
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  6 days ago

Good pill, not a lot of mood changes however when I took a break from it for a few months my mood improved so much that I almost didn’t go back. This is my second time trying it so I hope it doesn’t affect me too much

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Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  14th Aug 23

This pill has been a lifesaver. I've tried lots of different combined pills and all were giving me problems with varicose veins. My doctor recommended going on the mini pill which was even worse. I eventually got put on Mercilon as it's low estrogen. My periods are lighter and shorter, my skin has cleared up and my mood has been fine. Only negative side effect is loss of sex drive.


Decreased sex drive

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  11th Nov 22

I only used it for a month but I had the worst itching and pain ever. it felt like I had thrush constantly and the skin down there was very painful and irritated. I've had this side effect with every single pill I've tried but this one was by far the worst.


Improved skin

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Mercilon pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

71% of mercilon pill reviewers reported tender breasts

57% of mercilon pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

55% of mercilon pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

47% of mercilon pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

47% of mercilon pill reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible mercilon pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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