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

10%

Don't know

7%

Out of the 110 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 26 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 8+ yr
41 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

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.

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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

Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  11th Feb 25

Had nausea the first week of both months 1 and 2. Only side effect was significant breast and butt enlargement, which led me to stop taking it.


Top side effects not reported

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Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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Headaches

36% 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

28% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness

5

Period like cramps

27% 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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