Combination birth control pill and lighter periods
Out of the 142 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 46 people (32%) reported lighter periods.
Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 2 days ago
I really enjoy taking this brand. It still feels like I am me at the end of the day and I’m in control of my emotions and not hindered by excessive hormones.
Very positive mood
3 more effects
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
49 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
I went on this pill for pre-menopause symptoms that were driving me crazy (hot flashes, really bad sleep disruptions). It worked really well, but there was one side effect that I couldn't handle. I couldn't wear my contacts anymore, and my eyes were always really dry and itchy. When I tried to wear my contacts, they would get a film on them after only and hour or two of wearing, which would make it seem like I was looking through a mist, and lights had halos around them, which made night driving totally unsafe. If it wasn't for that I'd still be taking them. I really liked how much lighter and shorter my period was while I was on it, because my normal period was really heavy and and crampy and lengthy.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
Very negative mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
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
35% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Period like cramps
32% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps
Tender breasts
31% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Lower back pain
31% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain

