Contraception Reviews

Combination birth control pill and more regular periods

How our community feel the combination birth control pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Lighter

31%

No change

11%

Don't know

5%

Out of the 98 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 27 people (28%) reported more regular periods.

Reviewers that reported more regular periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 6 - 12 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  4th Feb 25

I actually didn't really have any "normal" side effects with this pill, I felt like I was mostly normal. But I did notice that my hair was gradually thinning, and it felt like it triggered some form of chronic hair loss for me. Interestingly enough, while it wasn't a huge issue, I noticed that I had "stinky" periods? I stopped having them after I stopped the pill.

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Worse skin

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
45 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  5th Dec 24

When I stop this medicine i get worse. I can t stay without yaz


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

2 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  4th Dec 24

I've really enjoyed being on volnea but switching to one that helps acne more.


Lost weight

2 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Breast enlargement

37% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

2

Headaches

37% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

3

Tender breasts

33% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Sweating more than usual

29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual

5

Vaginal dryness

29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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