Norgeston pill and acne

How our community feel norgeston pill has affected their skin

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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19%

Out of the 57 reviews for norgeston pill, 6 people (11%) reported acne.

Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 days ago

Its regulated my periods, made them lighter and helps with PMDD I still ovulate most months on norgeston but thats normal apparently, Im not too worried about it, i have noticed my boobs have gone up a cup size or two but compared to desogestorel its been amazing, i had a period for 5 weeks on desogestorel then i was off for 1 and back on for 5 etc now im every 28 days like clockwork

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Very positive mood

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Used for 3 - 6 mo
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  25th May 25

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

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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

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Norgeston pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

67% of norgeston pill reviewers reported period like cramps

53% of norgeston pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

53% of norgeston pill reviewers reported tender breasts

44% of norgeston pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

44% of norgeston pill reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible norgeston pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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