Contraception Reviews

Mini pill and irregular periods

How our community feel mini pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Stopped

36%

Don't know

8%

Out of the 25 reviews for mini pill, 8 people (32%) reported irregular periods.

Reviewers that reported irregular periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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

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Very negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
33 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  29th Dec 24

My experience thus far has been great with minor concerns for acne.


Worse skin

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  2nd Nov 24

This pill improved my sex drive which had been very reduced by the combination pill. It allowed me to put on more muscle too! The weight gain was mostly muscle, which I was so happy about. It was just hard to take the same exact time everyday.


Somewhat positive mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Mini pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

56% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Period like cramps

44% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps

3

Tender breasts

40% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Vaginal discharge

36% of mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

5

Breast enlargement

36% of mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement


Possible mini pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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