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 week ago

Vagina is very dry and sex has become a chore as I also have a low sex drive now

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Somewhat positive mood

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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

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3 helpful

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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.


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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


Possible mercilon pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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