Combination birth control pill and more regular periods
Out of the 112 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 29 people (26%) 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 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 1 month ago
I had severe anxiety on this pill, and also all of the sudden got motion sick all the time. I was nauseous everyday and lost weight because I couldn't eat. It did definitely help with acne and my previously irregular periods. However, I lost 20 pounds and had to eventually stop. Within a week of stopping, my mood returned to normal and I wasn't panicking all the time. Within a few months, however, my acne got way worse and I started getting cystic acne along my jawline. I also still suddenly get motion sick sometimes, and this isn't something I ever had before.
Very negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 10th Apr 25
No see drive. Gained 15 pounds over 6 years, mostly at the start. Can't seem to lose weight. It's the only bc pill that doesn't seem to affect my heart arrhythmia. Got pregnant twice on this stuff though!
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
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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.
Worse skin
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Combination birth control pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
37% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
35% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Vaginal dryness
29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness
Sweating more than usual
28% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual