None or not sure
79%
A bit
9%
Quite a bit
6%
A lot
3%
A great deal
3%
Out of the 1084 reviews for progestogen-only / Mini pill, 0 people (0%) reported thrush.
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
I have been on the pill since I was 14 (now 35), i didn’t suffer from problematic periods, I wanted it for contraception only. I got put on the mini pill from combined three years ago (roughly). I didn’t want to go on the mini pill but was given no other options, I was told it was this or nothing.
Top side effects not reported
After being off this pill for 6 months I have seen an enormous improvement in my mood, weight and overall well-being. I gained 9kg on this pill! I’ve been the same weight for a very long time, so to gain 9kg in a few months seemed odd but it was shrugged off as an ‘age thing’ as I’m approaching 30. Yet as soon as I came off this pill I lost the weight. I in part put this down to the extreme bloating I experienced on this pill. Insane levels of water retention stopped me from being able to wear any of my clothes. Not to mention the constipation! This had a serious impact on my well-being, self image and consequently my sex drive. Retrospect is a wonderful thing. Just wish I’d tried coming off it sooner!
Top side effects not reported
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
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
54% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts
48% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
48% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps
42% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
40% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness