Microgynon 30 pill and lighter periods
Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 8+ yr
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks ago
I was having very irregular, heavy, long periods to the point I became aneamic. This really helped bring it under control, it was great at first. With time I noticed I didn’t feel like myself, I couldn’t experience happiness like normal, I had put on weight, I was getting gut issues like reflux and sensitivity, my hair had thinned, my libido was gone and I was dry even when aroused. I stopped the pill and all these issues fixed themselves after about 6 months but now my periods are irregular again.
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
33 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 21st Aug 26
I started Microgynon30 becase my previous mini-pill (Cerelle) made me bleed every other week. Pharmacist advised the combined would regulate the periods. Unfortunately within 24h of starting Microgynon30 I have severely painful breasts, swollen and itchy (I went up a full cup size and it's not fun, I can't fit into my bras and running has become impossible). Nipples are itchy and sensitive and get scabby and dry. I have sore muscles as if I was constantly PMSing. The worst side effect though has been migraines with aura. Never had migraines in my life before, and now I do. I'm gonna switch to Slynd now, I don't ever wanna go back on a combined pill ever again.
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 16th Dec 25
A week after starting to take this pill, I started having recurring UTIs triggered by sexual activity. I stopped taking the pill 6 months in for this reason, but still have constant issues. Aside from the recurrent UTIs, which have impacted both uni and work lives (I have to miss days due to the pain), I also get a frequent burning sensation with no trigger, which causes general discomfort in my day-to-day life. Due to the massive negative impact this pill has had, I am now extremely wary of any form of contraception and wish I had never started taking microgynon in the first place.
Very negative mood
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Microgynon 30 pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
47% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported tender breasts
43% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
43% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
38% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported period like cramps
37% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
