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

More regular

29%

No change

11%

Don't know

5%

Out of the 94 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 27 people (29%) 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
  •  1 day ago

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

Headaches

38% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

34% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

3

Tender breasts

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

4

Vaginal dryness

30% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

5

Period like cramps

30% 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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