Microgynon 30 pill and spotting

How our community feel microgynon 30 pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Lighter

52%

No change

21%

Don't know

5%

Out of the 305 reviews for microgynon 30 pill, 8 people (3%) reported spotting.

Reviewers that reported spotting as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  20th Oct 24

Apart from the vaginal dryness and loss of sex drive, i’m happy with this pill as it did not have any really negative side effects for me, plus it grew my breasts which i liked.

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Decreased sex drive

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0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
37 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  16th Oct 24

I am using microgynon to manage endometriosis. Before starting I was having significant pain, nausea, and depression due to the pain. I am taking this pill without breaks, so not having periods is really helping reduce my endo symptoms. I have had a lot of mood problems with other pills, but if anything my mood is slightly better. I think it was just that my endo pain was so bad it was making me feel really low. I am still having some breakthrough bleeding with this pill, but much less than other pills.


Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  14th Jun 24

General side effects were minimal but had constant spotting that didn't improve over time. Switched to a different pill (Yasmin) and spotting stopped immediately. Switched back to microgynon due to other bad side effects from Yasmin and spotting again within 4 days. Time to continue the search...


Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

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0 comments

Microgynon 30 pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

47% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported tender breasts

44% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

42% of microgynon 30 pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

38% 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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