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 126 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 32 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 18 mo - 3 yr
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

hey readers! i’m 18 and have been on it since 15. my periods were 50-70 days late and now i can pin it down on a calander! i’ve always been slimmer due to my sickness (cvs) and this has helped it tremendously too, i haven’t noticed much weight gain. (shoutout to my gyno) that being said my friends have had some other feedback so it is very personal to your body. but for me it has been life changing! i am considering maybe a shorter period length now that mine are 4 days and not 7.

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Very positive mood

1 more effect

1 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
19 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1st Aug 25

The only side effects for me personally, is when every time I am starting the first hormonal pill again after the placebo week, I wake up very nauseous. But on the second day your body should adjust to it again and it will go away. Other ones is decreased sex drive, slight vagina, dryness, and I also cry more often. Other than that, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages. So I like this one.


Somewhat negative mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  30th Jun 25

The pill was a great experience for me. I’d recommend it if you are someone capable of remembering to take it at the same time everyday. Also, I always know exactly when my period will be. Acne went away and no major side effects. The only potential negative is you have to deal with pharmacies and getting your prescription renewed regularly. I’m about to start a demanding job and am switching to an IUD for convenience.


Improved skin

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

38% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

33% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

3

Tender breasts

30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Lower back pain

29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain

5

Sweating more than usual

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


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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