Contraception Reviews

Mini pill and lighter periods

How our community feel mini pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Stopped

37%

Don't know

7%

Out of the 27 reviews for mini pill, 5 people (19%) reported lighter periods.

Reviewers that reported lighter periods as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Mini pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

Mini pill  

Really love it! I can skip my periods, don't experience migraines and my acne cleared up!

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Improved skin

1 more effect

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  3rd Aug 24

I’m on Desorex and I’ve had no changes to my body at all or no life threatening things (e.g. blood clots). I feel the same and i’d definitely recommend if you’ve spoken to your GP or sexual health clinic about family history!


Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  25th Jun 24

I like it, helps me a lot with my cramps


Very positive mood

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

41% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps

3

Tender breasts

37% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Vaginal discharge

33% of mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

5

Breast enlargement

33% 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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