Progestogen-only / Mini pill and lighter periods
Out of the 1390 reviews for progestogen-only / Mini pill, 121 people (9%) reported lighter periods.
Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks ago
I swapped from the combined pill to Cerazette because I was having anxiety, dizziness and low libido. These have both improved since changing. The most annoying thing has been inconsistent bleeding and spotting. I won’t bleed for 3 months then will have spotting out of nowhere for 3 weeks. I have also got acne on my chin which I didn’t have before. Overall though these extra inconveniences have far outweighed the reduced anxiety, dizziness and libido issues.
Very positive mood
2 more effects
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
43 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 weeks ago
I’m very satisfied with the pill. I only been taking it for few weeks but my mental health improved so much ! I can’t actually believe it. I used to suffer mood swings due to hormonal fluctuations . None of this is happening . Very happy. No side effects either
Very positive mood
1 more effect
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
36 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 14th May 25
I was on the implant for three years I had it done a couple of years before covid which was a big mistake as I couldn't get it removed after when covid hit I suffered for years with mood swings crime for no reason depressed not wanting to do anything I didn't have any enjoyment anymore no sex drive whatsoever and it was making me absolutely crazy I've now switched to the mini pill and I've tried a couple of others and it seems to still have the same effect on me you know I took the many pill now for linear year and I'm still feeling the way I did when I have to implant it's absolutely awful I just don't think there's a contraception out there for me that's not going to affect me this way I'm so fed up and I think it's time for the husband to get a vasectomy as I feel at some fair that I have to do everything to prevent it's not just on me as a woman it's on my husband too I've had enough of suffering it's his turn
Very negative mood
1 more effect
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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