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

No change

10%

Don't know

8%

Out of the 143 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 35 people (25%) 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 3 - 6 mo
14 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

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.

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Somewhat negative mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month 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

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 6 - 12 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  30th Oct 25

It was fine, but not the best. I noticed feeling increasingly agitated often and it made my cramps a lot worse when I had a pill period. Overall wasn't a bad med, but not my favorite. Main symptom that made me get off it was really bad hot flashes everyday.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

40% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

36% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

3

Period like cramps

32% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps

4

Tender breasts

31% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts

5

Lower back pain

31% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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