Progestogen-only / Mini pill and irregular periods
Out of the 1360 reviews for progestogen-only / Mini pill, 450 people (33%) reported irregular periods.
Reviewers that reported irregular periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 5 - 8 yr
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• today
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
• 1 day 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
0 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
honestly haven’t experience any negative side effects, it was a bit rough for the first couple of months but after about 8-12 weeks it settled and it’s been great, i gained a little weight but no more than about 7lbs so overall it’s been brilliant
Somewhat positive mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
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
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What The Lowdown's Doctors say
Irregular bleeding is a fairly common side effect of the progestogen only pill. If this is causing you trouble, speak to your healthcare professional.
Dr Fran, The Lowdown GP