Progestogen-only / Mini pill and sweating more than usual

How our community feel they have been impacted by sweating more than usual on progestogen-only / Mini pill

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

70%

A bit

13%

Quite a bit

8%

A lot

5%

A great deal

4%

Out of the 1358 reviews for progestogen-only / Mini pill, 408 people (30%) reported sweating more than usual.

Reviewers that reported sweating more than usual as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 12 - 18 mo
19 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 week 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

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Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
40 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 weeks ago

The chest pain was really awful, and that’s a big red flag. Even though a month might not seem like long enough to make a final judgment, the intensity of the chest pain and other symptoms definitely made me question whether this was the right pill for me. It's important to listen to your body, and in my case, the discomfort and pain outweighed any potential benefits. I would highly recommend discussing these symptoms with a healthcare provider to explore alternative options or further guidance


Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
21 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 month ago

It is good for those who struggled with irregular periods and breakthrough bleeding. I was on the injection for a year before and it ruined my body made me gain 30 kgs and caused me to constantly bleed all the time! This pill has been good at regulating my periods, and no breakthrough bleeding. However I changed the time I took it recently for the first time since I started taking it and it has badly affected my moods, anxiety and period. I hope once I settle into it, the symptoms will subside. I need to change the time back to the morning in a month and I think I will just take it at the time I intend to change it to instead of taking it a few hours later every day until desired time.


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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

38% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness


Possible progestogen-only / Mini pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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