Progestogen-only / Mini pill and improved skin
How our community feel progestogen-only / Mini pill has affected their skin
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
14%
Don't know
4%
Out of the 1372 reviews for progestogen-only / Mini pill, 51 people (4%) reported improved skin.
Reviewers that reported improved skin as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 8+ yr
33 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 6 days ago
I would HIGHLY recommend this contraception. In my opinion it is one of the best, if not the best and has worked for me 100%
Somewhat positive mood
2 more effects
1 helpful
0 comments
Used for 6 - 12 mo
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 month ago
Generally happy with this pill, which I'm now able to get from my GP. It's much better than Desogestrel for me. I haven't had a period since I started it and no breakthrough bleeding either. My skin is great on this pill and my weight hasn't changed - if anything I lost a bit of weight, which unfortunately made my boobs smaller. I read this pill has a diuretic effect but I haven't noticed that at all. Initially I had headaches and some disturbed sleep, but these went away after the first month. My sex drive is lower but not to the point of it being an issue. I love that it has the safety of a 24-hour window, plus it's made my mood really stable and has stopped my periods.
Improved skin
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 5 - 8 yr
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1st Apr 25
Never have had a pregnancy scare (touch wood). I’ve been on Noriday for at least 5 years now and affect trying 2 different BC’s and another mini-pill, this is by far the best off.
Improved skin
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Progestogen-only / Mini pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
50% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts
46% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps
42% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
40% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
37% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness