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.
Very negative mood
1 more effect
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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