Combination birth control pill and lighter periods
Out of the 150 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 49 people (33%) reported lighter periods.
Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 12 - 18 mo
29 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
I had my first baby in 2024 and decided to breastfeed for about 9 months. After I was done, I decided to get on birth control pills. I have never really been on birth control pills in my life. I have struggled with hormonal acne since I was in 8th grade. It has really affected the way I feel about myself. I was very happy with how my skin looked while on this pill. However, after being on it for about a year, I started noticing averse side effects “down there”. I have absolutely no desire or sex drive which is not normal, it’s dry, and occasionally would cause itching and burning and skin discoloration. I have decided that it’s just not worth it anymore, and I decided to quit taking this pill. I’m very lucky to not have had any other side effects. I’m crossing my fingers that my body and hormones return to the way they were pre pregnancy and pre birth control.
Improved skin
1 more effect
1 helpful
2 comments
Used for 12 - 18 mo
39 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 11th Jul 26
I really liked this birth control for a year. But now I don’t know what happened. My periods used to be very light like nothing at all. But recently I started getting cramps before my 3 month placebo week and I took my placebo week and have been bleeding very heavily for over 7 days into my active pills
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 3 - 6 mo
14 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 30th Apr 26
I started taking this pill for painful period cramps and it has worked wonders! My period is more regular as well and shorter and less painful. My skin cleared up really well the only problem i have is the migraines and my blood sugar. The migraines are very painful but only last a few minutes luckily and since started taking the pill my blood sugar sky rockets or falls rather quickly.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Combination birth control pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
40% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
37% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Period like cramps
33% 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
