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 1364 reviews for progestogen-only / Mini pill, 50 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 6 - 12 mo
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 days 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
• 3 weeks ago
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
Used for 3 - 5 yr
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks 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.
Improved skin
1 more effect
0 helpful
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Progestogen-only / Mini pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
51% 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