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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

No change

11%

Don't know

7%

Out of the 153 reviews for the combination birth control pill, 31 people (20%) 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 1 - 3 mo
46 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

I always have side effects, cystic acne or migraines with birth control. This is the only one of about 10 that has worked for me. I did gain 2 to 3 lbs almost immediately, but pretty sure it's water weight in my boobs, because they grew practically overnight. No tummy aches, or gas, some bloating when I first started. Stabilized my appetite, cravings and mood in perimenopause.

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Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
27 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  21st Oct 25

It’s worked and been totally fine.


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 5 yr
48 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3rd Aug 25

I loved this for helping prevent migraines (taking continuously) and helping even out my moods. But I just realized it is probably what is causing my hair loss. Looking to change to a lower androgen pill like Yasmin


Very positive mood

1 helpful

0 comments

Combination birth control pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

41% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Breast enlargement

37% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

3

Period like cramps

33% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported period like cramps

4

Tender breasts

32% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported tender breasts

5

Lower back pain

32% of the combination birth control pill reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible the combination birth control pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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