Contraception Reviews

Combination birth control pill and periods to stop

How our community feel the combination birth control pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Lighter

32%

No change

11%

Don't know

7%

Out of the 112 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 27 people (24%) reported periods to stop.

Reviewers that reported periods to stop as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
20 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

It is not bad. The bad thing about it is it did make me gain weight and made my boobs go from a C to a DD and it kind of hurts my back. I gained like 10-15 lbs and I am unable to lose it no matter what diets I do. My skin has cleared up and my hair isn’t as oily and my periods have stopped which is really nice though.

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Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 8+ yr
41 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  20th May 25

I’ve tried the shot, the ring, different pills, this is the one. Weight gain was an important factor as was acne. I have not gained weight and have had only an occasional acne bump likely due to another cause. For birth control, just make sure you take the pill daily at the same time. I no longer experience mood swings or pms in anyway. I also do not have periods bc with my doctor’s approval, I take the pill straight through each month due to endometriosis.


Somewhat positive mood

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
28 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  30th Apr 25

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Improved skin

12 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

37% 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

Vaginal dryness

29% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

5

Sweating more than usual

28% 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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