Does progestogen-only / Mini pill cause migraines?
How our community feel they have been impacted by migraines on progestogen-only / Mini pill
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
94%
A bit
3%
Quite a bit
2%
A great deal
1%
A lot
1%
Out of the 1244 reviews for progestogen-only / Mini pill, 0 people (0%) reported migraines.
Reviewers that reported migraines as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 12 - 18 mo
31 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 month ago
Overall after trying many different pills, this was the best, I started to have very depressive weeks so I stopped as I was afraid of some suicidal thoughts.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 28th Mar 24
I started this pill after being advised to come off the COCP. It gave me severe cystic acne on my body and face which caused pain and low self-confidence, it also caused very frequent UTI's (which I never had before taking this pill) and issues with the skin of my vulva (burning/dryness/pain) which even consultants could not diagnose or treat. I ended up coming off this pill and going back onto the COCP and all my symptoms went away.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 14th Mar 24
I switched to Cerelle from Hana a few months ago. This pill has been a big improvement for me. My sex drive is back, and everything seems to function normally down there again! I feel more myself than I had before, my moods are generally better. I haven't had a period since I started which is amazing for me as I've always suffered with PMDD and very heavy, painful bleeding. There are a couple of downsides, I have had more headaches and migraines which I've always been prone to. Hoping they will settle with more time. I've also noticed sometimes painful, quite major bloating. At times I look pregnant (I'm definitely not!). I have managed to solve this by adding a supplement to my routine so it's not too much of a concern
Top side effects not reported
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Progestogen-only / Mini pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
52% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts
46% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps
45% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
41% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
39% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness