Norgeston pill and acne
How our community feel norgeston pill has affected their skin
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
18%
Out of the 55 reviews for norgeston pill, 5 people (9%) reported acne.
Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
I tried the mini pill after experiencing migraines after 6 years on the combined pill. First I tried Zelleta which gave me such low mood and tearful all the time, as well as constant spotting. I wanted to try Norgeston as the synthetic hormone is different. My mood definitely improved (although a little more anxious) and I’ve had no spotting, but my periods are so irregular, really close together and so heavy I can get through more than 3 pads a day. I’ve had 2 periods a month for the last few months and will end up with an iron deficiency at this rate! Running out of options
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 16th Sep 24
The minipill gave me pretty bad acne, which took years to resolve after I gave up the pill. It also completely killed my sex drive.
Worse skin
1 more effect
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 4th Oct 23
This hormone made me suicidal. I was trialling it for 3 months as I intended to get the mirena coil but wanted to see how I reacted to the specific hormone before I had it more permanently in my system. All day every day all I could think about was killing myself. I felt miserable and severely depressed. I started getting spots on my face and chest, one of my breasts is still slightly larger than the other since taking and stopping this medication (past them being sisters not twins level of different). The low mood wasn't noticeable to me until I'd run out of the 3 months script and couldn't get any more for a while. Within days I felt miles better. My period had been stopped already by my cerazette usage, and it didn't return while I was taking Norgeston. Absolutely I would recommend trying Norgeston before committing to the Mirena coil, if I hadn't I'm not entirely sure I'd still be here!
Very negative mood
3 more effects
1 helpful
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Norgeston pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
66% of norgeston pill reviewers reported period like cramps
53% of norgeston pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
53% of norgeston pill reviewers reported tender breasts
46% of norgeston pill reviewers reported lower back pain
44% of norgeston pill reviewers reported breast enlargement