Zelleta pill and periods to stop

How our community feel zelleta pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Spotting

50%

No change

5%

Out of the 20 reviews for zelleta pill, 7 people (35%) reported periods to stop.

Reviewers that reported periods to stop as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
16 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1st Apr 25

Since taking the zelleta pull my mood has gotten a lot worse. I catch myself crying over little things I would have never cried about before. I used to take the cerelle pill which worked well for me but now I get irritated easily and lasch out at my boyfriend a lot.

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Very negative mood

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  8th Feb 25

Switched to Zelleta (Desogestrel) from the combined pill because of side effects. Had one unusually long period (9 days) one month after starting Zelleta, after that my periods stopped completely and I only had minor spotting every now and then which almost completely disappeared over time. I gradually noticed a complete loss of sex drive which bothered me a lot and I ended up switching to non-hormonal contraception instead because of this.


Decreased sex drive

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Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2nd Jan 25

I started this pill after being on the implant for years. I was initially scared, but this is not very different from the implant. The first six or so months are MUCH easier than when I was on the implant. I feel much more emotionally stable, with an increased libido compared to my old BC method. I like the flexibility of being able to stop taking it when I want. I take it at night which helps regulate my emotions and I feel more chilled out on this pill (I have severe anxiety). I've had no periods at all on this pill. The only downside is remembering to take it but for me the flexibility is worth it. I've also noticed more sweating and I get quite hot.


Somewhat positive mood

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Zelleta pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

45% of zelleta pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

45% of zelleta pill reviewers reported period like cramps

35% of zelleta pill reviewers reported tender breasts

30% of zelleta pill reviewers reported headaches

20% of zelleta pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible zelleta pill side effects

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