Mini pill and migraines
How our community feel they have been impacted by migraines on mini pill
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
73%
A bit
19%
Quite a bit
4%
A lot
4%
Out of the 26 reviews for mini pill, 7 people (27%) reported migraines.
Reviewers that reported migraines as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
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 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 9th May 24
I used to be able to skip periods but my old birth control gave me monthly migraines so I switched to the mini pill. My migraines are decreasing and my periods are regular now.
Very positive mood
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Mini pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
58% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches
Period like cramps
42% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps
Tender breasts
39% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Vaginal discharge
35% of mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Breast enlargement
35% of mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement