Mercilon pill and weight gaining
How our community feel mercilon pill has affected their weight
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
54%
Don't know
8%
Out of the 50 reviews for mercilon pill, 16 people (32%) reported weight gaining.
Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 month ago
Somewhat positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 26th Jan 23
I used this for quite a while and to be honest it seemed like it was alright. Did get a loss of libido and the occasional headache but other than that I felt it was fine. Although I have been trying different contraception and have recently gone back onto mercellion. Turns out it’s not as good as I thought. My moods are not good. I have a short temper on these and my anxiety is through the roof. It’s only when you come off something and come back a year later that actually you can tell a difference.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
3 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 1st Mar 22
Didn’t have too many side effects from this pill other than complete loss of sex drive and a bit of weight gain/appetite increase. Lightened periods and reduced cramps and bloating. But Increased spots on face and body.
Worse skin
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Mercilon pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
70% of mercilon pill reviewers reported tender breasts
58% of mercilon pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
54% of mercilon pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
46% of mercilon pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
46% of mercilon pill reviewers reported lower back pain
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