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 116 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 30 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 3 - 5 yr
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

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.

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Improved skin

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  31st May 25

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

0 helpful

0 comments

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

3 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

35% 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

Sweating more than usual

28% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported sweating more than usual

5

Period like cramps

28% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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