Side effects
Millinette 30/75 pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
62% of Millinette 30/75 pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
56% of Millinette 30/75 pill reviewers reported tender breasts
46% of Millinette 30/75 pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
39% of Millinette 30/75 pill reviewers reported period like cramps
35% of Millinette 30/75 pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Millinette 30/75 pill rare side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
6% of Millinette 30/75 pill reviewers reported migraine with aura
6% of Millinette 30/75 pill reviewers reported hair loss
6% of Millinette 30/75 pill reviewers reported pelvic infection
Possible Millinette 30/75 pill side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
- Vaginal discharge (62%)
- Tender breasts (56%)
- Breast enlargement (46%)
- Period like cramps (39%)
- Vaginal dryness (35%)
- Nausea or vomiting (29%)
- Lower back pain (29%)
- Cystitis (25%)
- Thrush (23%)
- Sweating more than usual (19%)
- Headaches (19%)
- Body hair increase (15%)
- High blood pressure (14%)
- Migraines (12%)
- Body hair getting darker (10%)
- Discomfort wearing contact lenses (8%)
- Dizziness (6%)
- Migraine with aura (6%)
- Hair loss (6%)
- Pelvic infection (6%)
- A latex allergy (0%)
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 month ago
I wanted so badly to like this pill, and thought because of the lower dose of hormones compared to other brands it might be better. Sadly it didn’t quite work out for me. I trialed it tri-cycling, running the packs back to back with no break, and normally with a 7 day break each month but nothing seemed to make a difference. Overall it made me feel quite numb day to day, as well as teary very easily (I cried over a video about slugs, and I don’t even like them). My sex drive went completely out the window, which has impacted me and my partner quite substantially - it takes real effort for me to get in the mood whilst being on this. I am frequently very tired, have constant headaches that last about a week every month, thrush every month during “ovulation” which takes about a week to clear with over the counter meds, vaginal dryness, lower back pain, and weight gain - although this could partially be a result of being in a happy relationship and a love for little sweet treats. My boobs have gotten bigger, but again this may be from the overall weight gain. No tender boobs, acne (as a past accutane user), awful cramps or pregnancy scares - which are definitely all positives! Everyone’s experience is different, and I’m not trying to fear monger at all, just want to be honest about my experience on this pill so that people who do extensive doom scroll research like me can be informed. Trying the mini pill once my cycle finishes in the hopes it at least stops the monthly thrush / headaches, but hopefully helps the other side effects lessen a bit too 🤞🏼
Somewhat negative mood
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 10th Jun 24
I had a really bad experience on this pill. I would have regular feelings of nausea every I gained significant weight because my appetite became insatiable. On top of that my breasts were extremely tender. The combination of these side effects really effected my self confidence, so I would not recommend this pill. However, it should be noted that I am extremely oestrogen sensitive and it did improve my skin.
Somewhat negative mood
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 9th May 24
My main reason for taking the pill is for stopping my period and contraceptive second. I don't take the 7 day break. I have heavy periods and now I don't have to worry about it anymore. However, after 3 months or so I do experience breakthrough bleeding, so it doesn't stop me bleeding completely. This was better than my experience on Gederal 30/150 as I was more prone to spotting monthly compared to the quarterly bleeding I have using Millinette on a lower hormone dose.
Gained weight
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 30th Jan 24
Great contraception at first. When I first started taking I did feel very depressed and did break out however no weight change or any other symptoms but after a few weeks i felt great and skin cleared as my body got used to it. About 1.5/2 years later I am experiencing extreme anxiety, panick attacks that can last hours, finding it hard to breathe doctors couldn’t tell me why, headaches with aura and bad migranes all day everyday, dizziness that has affected work and a week before period feel so depressed. Each time I have the period break my periods get heavier and more painful (used to have hardly any cramps) but has regulated my periods. Coming off for a break to remember what my normal self feels like and see if this is what is causing problems.
Somewhat negative mood
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Used for 8+ yr
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 16th Oct 23
After trying multiple different pills from ages 16 to 19 I finally settled on this one. It was the first to come with no severe side effects for me and the nurse who suggested said she recommended it to her daughters and it was the best one in her opinion. I agree, as far as COCPs go this is the best in my opinion. It did lower my sex drive and alter my mood (more a feel less of everything type thing, I feel all emotions quite strongly now coming off it) but as I'd been on the pill since I first started my periods at 16 I can't reliably compare it to anything. It also masked irregular periods and a potential PCOS diagnosis but very happy with it all in all. If my PCOS symptoms get worse I'll be going back on it.
Improved skin
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 29th Aug 23
I changed to this pill from Microgynon 30 after it gave me bad hormonal acne. This pill has definitely helped improve my hormonal acne although it has not cleared completely (4 months in now). It has made my periods much lighter and shorter. Other than that no noticeable side effects to report, have got on a lot better with this pill than the other.
Improved skin
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 8th Jul 23
This combined pill mostly affected my mood. I would be perfectly fine 3 weeks and then the week leading up to my period I would have terrible anxiety, low moods, low self-esteem. Once my period was over, I’d be back to normal again. I’ve tried a few combined pills and this one is by far the worse.
Very negative mood
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Used for 3 - 5 yr
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 9th Jun 23
I was recommended to go on this pill due to major mood swings around my period. It has improved my mood swings & mental health exponentially, I feel I can now function properly for the whole month. It’s a bonus that it’s cleared up my spots. The only negative side effects I’ve got is a decreased libido & dryness which personally don’t bother me.
Very positive mood
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 17th May 23
This pill leveled out my mood so I didn't get as much pms. I took back to back for 3-6 months at a time, after about 6 months I would start to feel stressed/anxious and would need a break. On my break I would bleed heavily for several days on day 4, even though I started the pill again I still had the desire to have sex, though it wasn't as intense and it did not vary across the month. My main issue was vaginal dryness which was so bad that lube didn't help and sex became painful particularly when I was stressed. The effect increased over the course of being on the pill and was not consistent, but went away once I stopped it
Somewhat positive mood
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th Mar 23
Made me feel numb all of the time. In the end, the pill caused constant bleeding for three months, so my doctor switched me over.
Somewhat negative mood
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