Does progestogen-only / Mini pill cause pelvic infection?
How our community feel they have been impacted by pelvic infection on progestogen-only / Mini pill
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
93%
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 pelvic infection.
Reviewers that reported pelvic infection as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 12 - 18 mo
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 14th Mar 24
Hana was my first experience of taking a contraceptive at the age of 33. It was generally a positive experience. It really reduced the PMDD symptoms I was experiencing and made the week before my period more manageable. My period was lighter and less painful overall. There were some negatives,my sex drive completely disappeared and I experienced vaginal dryness. My periods were less regular and sometimes I would have two back to back with just a few days in between. Because they were so light it wasn't a huge problem. The biggest issue was I realised that in balancing out my hormonal mood swings it felt like it had gone too far and I was overall emotionally flat. I realised that I wasn't really myself, it was subtle and it took me a while to realise.
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 10th Jul 23
overall it has stopped pregnancy which is the main reason for taking. the side affects as I’ve got older are a lot more noticeable the longer I’ve been on it. Anxiety, depression, weight gain.. currently looking for an alternative
Top side effects not reported
4 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
27 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 7th May 23
Was always on my period when taking this pill, bled non stop for 3 months. Was horrible and gave mood swings. Stopped taking in the end as could barely have sex as constant bleeding, so wasn't even worth it.
Top side effects not reported
2 helpful
0 comments
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