Microgynon 30 pill and migraines

How our community feel they have been impacted by migraines on microgynon 30 pill

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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Out of the 320 reviews for microgynon 30 pill, 24 people (7%) reported migraines.

Reviewers that reported migraines as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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

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 3 - 5 yr
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  21st Apr 25

Began taking this when i was 14 when i got my first boyfriend and I am now 18 so it is very hard to determine or remember what things i suffered with prior to the pill and what increased while on it. One thing i can say is my skin has never been more oily in my whole life, regular bumps on my forehead which i don’t recall ever having. I can only put this down to hormones/the pill, i’ve tried antibiotics, thousands of pounds worth of skincare, changing shampoos, stopping vaping, bettering my diet, replacing makeup brushes regularly (im talking fortnightly!) and so much more and nothing seems to even touch the sides. cystic acne bumps on my back which seem to worsen in the winter/autumnal months. I have been seen to by uncountable doctors and a dermatologist who have all simply told me to wash my face with a cloth lol (wish i tried that one!!???). I have found my skins got worse through the years but now it’s totally uncontrollable, skincare does not even seem to touch the sides which also convinces me it’s something to do with my contraception. Have found myself very snappy and irritable 24/7 i feel very low… nothing major is happening in my life to be making me feel like that and it’s getting draining. booking another doctors appointment tomorrow to consider changing.


Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  18th Oct 24

main thing for me was the super low sex drive. filling this out, interested to also see sweating a lot as an option. As I do sweat a lot, very easily so very interested (and hope) that is a side effect as looking to change/come off.


Decreased sex drive

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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

37% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported period like cramps

36% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness


Possible microgynon 30 pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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