Does progestogen-only / Mini pill cause 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

86%

A bit

6%

Quite a bit

4%

A lot

2%

A great deal

2%

Out of the 1080 reviews for progestogen-only / Mini pill, 0 people (0%) reported cystitis.

Reviewers that reported cystitis as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 3 - 6 mo
27 years old
Verified review
  •  1 month ago

Was always on my period when taking this pill, bled non stop for 3 months. Was horrible and gave mood swings. Stopped taking in the end as could barely have sex as constant bleeding, so wasn't even worth it.


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Used for 6 - 12 mo
34 years old
Verified review
  •  15th Mar 23

I was on Cerazette long term previously and had no side effects, it was great. However, since returning on this pill I am still getting irregular periods 8 months in. I'm not sure why my body is not as accepting of this the second time around. Recently I have lightly bled this month (March) for a couple of days and the last time was back in November. It has caused some concern with no diagnosis from my GP other than my body accepting the hormones again. I also suffer from sore breasts, I am considering going to the GP for this if it doesn't improve. I have noticed on my last refill that Cerazette is no longer available to those at my GP surgery in Bristol on the NHS which is a shame as the generic brand has a funny taste. I like the fact there is a 12 hour window and no gap in pills. I hope in a couple more months the bleeding will stop completely however the spotting isn't enough for me to want to switch methods.


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Used for 3 - 5 yr
22 years old
Verified review
  •  30th Jan 23

I've been taking this for years now and it has been able to stop my periods which is why I wanted to take it in the first place. The only issue for me is remembering/being able to take it at the same time everyday. If I get my timings out of sync then I'll end up having a period. But, the periods I do have are generally less painful.


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Progestogen-only / Mini pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

54% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts

48% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

48% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps

42% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

40% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness


Possible progestogen-only / Mini pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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