Natural Cycles App and lighter periods

How our community feel the natural Cycles App has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

58%

Don't know

6%

Out of the 105 reviews for the natural Cycles App, 9 people (9%) reported lighter periods.

Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Dec 23

I am so pleased to find this after years of side effects from other contraceptives. Doing this method takes work- ovulation testing and I use an oura ring to accurately measure temperature. I wouldn’t recommend this for someone who doesn’t understand how it works, doesn’t understand their body or does not have restraint to use barrier contraception or abstain during red periods. It really works for me and I’ll be using it for the foreseeable.

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Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  28th Jul 23

Coming off hormonal contraception is probably the best thing I have ever done. I was on the combined pill for 5 years and the Mirena coil for nearly 2. The coil gave me horrific acne (never had acne in my life). I had it taken out in January this year, it’s now July, and WOW. My skin has completely cleared, I feel more mental clarity, I’m more in tune with my cycle, it’s regular, my PMS isn’t as bad, and overall I just feel really in control of myself. I’m in a long term relationship so using condoms for 1 week each month is fine for us. I’ve never had a pregnancy scare despite having unprotected sex most of the time! Who knew being natural could be so incredible! I would recommend to anyone in relationships and no underlying gynological issues to definitely try going hormone free!


Very positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  11th Oct 22

It was the best decision I made. I feel so much better changing to this method


Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Natural Cycles App common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

19% of the natural Cycles App reviewers reported period like cramps

19% of the natural Cycles App reviewers reported tender breasts

17% of the natural Cycles App reviewers reported vaginal discharge

11% of the natural Cycles App reviewers reported breast enlargement

11% of the natural Cycles App reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible the natural Cycles App side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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