Contraception Reviews

Mini pill and period like cramps

How our community feel they have been impacted by period like cramps on mini pill

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

None or not sure

61%

A bit

26%

Quite a bit

13%

Out of the 31 reviews for mini pill, 12 people (39%) reported period like cramps.

Reviewers that reported period like cramps as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Mini pill  
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  26th May 25

Mini pill  

I lost so much hair. I’m done using this. My periods are more painful, I’m so tired now

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Improved 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

Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  31st Dec 24

N/A


Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Mini pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

55% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Tender breasts

42% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts

3

Breast enlargement

39% of mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Period like cramps

39% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps

5

Vaginal discharge

36% of mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge


Possible mini pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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