Norgeston pill and heavier periods

How our community feel norgeston pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Irregular

56%

No change

11%

Don't know

6%

Out of the 55 reviews for norgeston pill, 5 people (9%) reported heavier periods.

Reviewers that reported heavier periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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

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Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  11th Apr 22

I changed to this mini-pill from Cerelle as that one gave me quite bad anxiety. Apart from slight weight gain, feeling tired in the few days before my period and having quite a heavy period in the beginning this pill has regulated my periods and shortened them. Will continue using it.


Gained weight

1 helpful

1 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  28th May 21

I have had to use this method of contraception because I have had multiple problems with the IUD; mostly to do with explusion. The one good thing about being on the Pill is that I can stop taking it any time. This is the only pill that agrees with me. Another downside to taking this pill is that I have gained so much weight!


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

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


Possible norgeston pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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