Combination birth control pill and lighter periods
Out of the 94 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 27 people (29%) 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
52 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 day ago
no noted side effects very happy with this medication was switched to sprintec and not happy at all with sprintec
Very positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
Being on this actually helps me to get fewer menstrual migraines. I don’t seem to have had any truly bad side effects over the years I’ve been taking it.
Improved skin
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 13th Nov 24
This birth control made me have headaches, nausea, and very decreased sex drive, will be switching back to sprintec.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
1 helpful
0 comments
Combination birth control pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
38% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
34% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
33% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Vaginal dryness
30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Period like cramps
30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps