Mini pill and acne
How our community feel mini pill has affected their skin
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
39%
32%
Don't know
7%
Out of the 28 reviews for mini pill, 9 people (32%) reported acne.
Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 31st Mar 25
I gained 30 pounds after starting this birth control. Could not figure out what was going on with my body until I found a reddit thread where other people were experiencing the same.
Worse skin
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 15th Feb 25
It does what it needs to do, pregnancy prevention. Intense emotional fluctuations following the “usual” postpartum journey is definitely a downside
Very negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Mini pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
57% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches
Period like cramps
43% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps
Tender breasts
39% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Vaginal discharge
36% of mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Breast enlargement
36% of mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
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