Noriday pill and weight gaining

How our community feel noriday pill has affected their weight

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

47%

Don't know

19%

Out of the 112 reviews for noriday pill, 36 people (32%) reported weight gaining.

Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 5 yr
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 days ago

I’ve been on this pill for about 4 years now and I wouldn’t recommend it to anyone. Periods come and go when they please (at least 2/3 times a month) and can last for weeks on end. I tried to change to Desogestrel after a trip to the doctors but that made me throw up for 5 days straight. I’m limited to what pills I can take due to family history so I’m stuck with this until I can find an alternative, only plus side is is haven’t fell pregnant once whilst on it.

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Improved skin

1 more effect

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  28th Jan 25

My doctor switched me to this after another progesterone only pill didn’t work. I took this alongside norethisterone 5mg. I kept having breakthrough bleeds that were painful and heavy and the only way they would stop is if I increased my Norethisterone dose. Finally I couldn’t take any more Norethisterone on top of the Noriday and I had the most painful bleed I have ever experienced. I stopped taking everything and needed multiple strong painkillers and other meds just to manage the pain and flow. Other than this I felt my skin get a little worse and my hair was thinning. I also gained some weight which I lost after stopping this pill.


Somewhat negative mood

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
  •  24th Mar 24

Noriday worked well for me with regards to my mental health. I didn't notice any major change, unlike other progesterone only pills. However, I had UTIs constantly for the whole time I was on it. I've been off Noriday for a week and my bladder feels back to normal!


Decreased sex drive

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Noriday pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

62% of noriday pill reviewers reported tender breasts

59% of noriday pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

59% of noriday pill reviewers reported period like cramps

53% of noriday pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

42% of noriday pill reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible noriday pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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