Does mini pill cause acne?
How our community feel mini pill has affected their skin
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
No change
60%
20%
Don't know
10%
Out of the 10 reviews for mini pill, 0 people (0%) reported acne.
Reviewers that reported acne as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2nd Nov 23
Chosen due to migraine with aura risk, had hair loss but could be unrelated. I did not bleed for first 3 months, now I do not bleed on the placebo week, but in the third week of a new pack
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 7th Oct 23
It has improved my period pain a lot but it’s made me extremely irritable and moody and depressed and I’ve been experiencing frequent headaches for 2 months. I am planning to switch off of it for the sake of my mental health.
Top side effects not reported
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Mini pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Migraines
50% of mini pill reviewers reported migraines
Period like cramps
50% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps
Tender breasts
50% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Headaches
50% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches
Vaginal discharge
30% of mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge