Combination birth control pill and heavier periods
Out of the 140 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 9 people (6%) reported heavier periods.
Reviewers that reported heavier periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 1 - 3 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
I was fine when I started taking it last month until I had break through bleeding that is going on for 3 weeks. The pads are becoming irritating.
Worse skin
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
44 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 16th Sep 25
Decreased sex drive
1 more effect
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 24th Aug 25
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
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Combination birth control pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
39% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
34% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Period like cramps
31% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps
Tender breasts
30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Lower back pain
30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain
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