Lowdown20268

Joined at September 2022

20th Dec 22
Marvelon pill - Combined Pill

This is my first experience on hormonal birth control. I was nervous to start because of potential mood swings and low libido. Thankfully I have not experienced dramatic changes in my mood and body. However, my mood has been neutral and at times almost numb. I have developed vaginal dryness and my libido has lowered significantly. This defeats the purpose of me being on birth control so I'm considering changing pill or to the copper coil. Everyone is different, but I have previously struggled with severe acne and painful periods. My skin was mostly clear and Marvelon has not exacerbated any breakouts. My periods have remained the same, perhaps shortening in length slightly. So far, it's been a mostly neutral experience but I want to update this review in a few month's time.

 
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Time used

1 - 3 months

Still using

Impact whilst using

Mood

Somewhat negative

Skin

No change

Sex drive

Reduced

Weight

No change

Bleeds

No change

Other side effects whilst using
 Sweating more than usual
 Vaginal dryness
 Migraines
Experience coming off Marvelon pill

No experience provided

Impact after using

Mood

Don't know

Skin

Don't know

Sex drive

Don't know

Weight

Don't know

Cycle return to normal

18 months - 3 years

Other side effects after using

No side effects provided

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