Microgynon 30 ED pill and weight gaining

How our community feel microgynon 30 ED pill has affected their weight

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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46%

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23%

Out of the 35 reviews for microgynon 30 ED pill, 10 people (29%) reported weight gaining.

Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 5 - 8 yr
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  11th Jun 23

I was on this for 6 years and I was told that if I was getting bad migraines that I could be at risk of a stroke- something that I was unaware could happen and had been happening for months.

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Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  20th Mar 22

Was great in terms of taking the pill back to back - no periods. But I ended up developing migraines and my doctor switched me to the mini pill because of that. Since switching from the COC to mini pill, my sex drive has come back.


Improved skin

2 more effects

2 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1st Jan 21

Despite some of the negative side effects. It’s definitely better than the other pills I’ve tried so far. It’s been 100% effective. And after a few years of use, the initial weight gain does stop.


Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Microgynon 30 ED pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

60% of microgynon 30 ED pill reviewers reported period like cramps

46% of microgynon 30 ED pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

46% of microgynon 30 ED pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

43% of microgynon 30 ED pill reviewers reported lower back pain

40% of microgynon 30 ED pill reviewers reported nausea or vomiting


Possible microgynon 30 ED pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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