Zelleta pill and weight gaining

How our community feel zelleta pill has affected their weight

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Gained weight

29%

Don't know

29%

No change

25%

Out of the 24 reviews for zelleta pill, 7 people (29%) reported weight gaining.

Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  4 days ago

I used zelleta for 2 months within a few days of starting the pill my period started it lasted for 3 weeks with heavy bleeding then it stopped for 5 days the started again for 3 weeks and stopped for 3 days then started again for 3 weeks when I phoned the doctor they said it was normal when I told them I was using 1 to 2 pads in an 1 and a half they said it was normal I then stopped the pill in December my period started lasted 5 days and stopped now my next period is due to start. I would not recommend to anyone.

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Very negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  17th Oct 25

It's great to stop your period but after being on it for a long time losing weight is almost impossible.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  6th Feb 25

I was on Rigevidon for about 8 years and got on really well with it. After starting with migraines with aura, I had to change to a mini pill. I can’t believe the difference in my mental health, weight, spots. Everything has just taken a down hill. I’ve been bleeding nearly constantly for the last month, so I’m going to have to find something new. On top of that, my sex drive is low, mood is low, always tired, spots all over my back and shoulders and weight gain.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

1 comments

Zelleta pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

50% of zelleta pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

46% of zelleta pill reviewers reported period like cramps

38% of zelleta pill reviewers reported tender breasts

33% of zelleta pill reviewers reported headaches

25% of zelleta pill reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible zelleta pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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