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Combination birth control pill reviews

3.3

123 reviews

Combination birth control pill has an average rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars from a total of 123 reviews when used as a contraceptive. These are self-reported reviews where users of Combination birth control pill review their satisfaction with this contraceptive and any side effects they feel they experienced whilst using.
The combined pill is very common and the most frequently reviewed method at The Lowdown. It contains two hormones - oestrogen and progestogen, and can help with acne and heavy or painful periods.

Daily

Frequency

91% - 99+%

Effectiveness

Increased

Blood clot risk

None

Effect on fertility

Combination birth control pill

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3.3

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

Junel Fe 1.5/30 birth control pill  

Made my chin area have uncontrollable hormonal acne. Breakthrough bleeding from intimacy and pretty bad PMS symptoms for days before.

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Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

Yasmin birth control pill  

Went on Yasmin for helping acne and breakthrough bleeding. Completely cleared my skin. I did have a full heavy period for 3 weeks out of 4. Waited out incase it would go away. It did not


Improved skin

0 helpful

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
48 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3rd Aug 25

Altavera birth control pill  

I loved this for helping prevent migraines (taking continuously) and helping even out my moods. But I just realized it is probably what is causing my hair loss. Looking to change to a lower androgen pill like Yasmin


Very positive mood

0 helpful

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2nd Aug 25

Combination birth control pill  

Stopped eating for 2 days


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1st Aug 25

Tri Estarylla birth control pill  

The only side effects for me personally, is when every time I am starting the first hormonal pill again after the placebo week, I wake up very nauseous. But on the second day your body should adjust to it again and it will go away. Other ones is decreased sex drive, slight vagina, dryness, and I also cry more often. Other than that, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. So I like this one.


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
46 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  26th Jul 25

Tri Lo Mili birth control pill  

Works to regulate period but did a number on me mentally.


Very negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  21st Jul 25

Isibloom birth control pill  

I've been continuously cycling with these pills (skipping periods) and I've found a lot of my period and pre-period symptoms have improved! My doctor recommended this because of my PMDD and hormonal acne and I've found that both are easier to manage on this pill.


Somewhat positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  8th Jul 25

Aviane birth control pill  

i’ve been on sronyx for 6+ years and since its been discontinued my pharmacy gave me aviane. i took one pack for the month and experienced the worst anxiety, nausea, mood swings, irritability, and general pain. it also caused heavy period like breakthrough bleeding and i do NOT ever want to take this afain


Very negative mood

0 helpful

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 5 - 8 yr
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  8th Jul 25

Sronyx birth control pill  

been on sronyx for 6 years and it’s been great. only take like 3 periods a year and literally no issues ever. so sad this has been discontinued bec i am terrified to switch


Improved skin

0 helpful

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Combination birth control pill  
Used for 3 - 5 yr
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  30th Jun 25

Syeda birth control pill  

The pill was a great experience for me. I’d recommend it if you are someone capable of remembering to take it at the same time everyday. Also, I always know exactly when my period will be. Acne went away and no major side effects. The only potential negative is you have to deal with pharmacies and getting your prescription renewed regularly. I’m about to start a demanding job and am switching to an IUD for convenience.


Improved skin

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

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Combination pill benefits

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Acne or bad skin

Heavy periods

PMS and PMDD

PCOS symptoms

Period pain

Combination pill ingredients

Main hormones in Combination pill

estrogen

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