Progestogen-only / Mini pill and cystitis
How our community feel they have been impacted by cystitis on progestogen-only / Mini pill
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
87%
A bit
6%
Quite a bit
3%
A lot
2%
A great deal
2%
Out of the 1503 reviews for progestogen-only / Mini pill, 192 people (13%) reported cystitis.
Reviewers that reported cystitis as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 8+ yr
35 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 week ago
I have been on this contraception since I was 17 and I am now 35. The contraception has done what it said it would do and provided me with a very low risk of pregnancy. During that time I had no scares or worries that i was pregnant. Whilst being on this pill I have had no bleeding for over 5 years. Prior to that the bleeding was very minimal and infrequent. I have suffered with hornmonal (neck and jaw) acne throughout the whole time I have been on this pill. I have had frequent lower back ache and stomach cramps. I have suffered with normal to severe anxiety which has fluctuated throughout the years.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
33 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 month ago
Had to stop after a month - constant headaches that turned into migraines every few days. Near constant bleeding for two weeks, cystitis and some swelling. I’m very sensitive to hormones and felt that even if I could get through the settling in phase this one wouldn’t work for me.
Decreased sex drive
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 14th May 26
Not a good experience, lots of weight gain, more emotional/moody. cant wear contacts anymore
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Progestogen-only / Mini pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
49% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts
46% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps
41% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
39% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
36% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
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