Contraception Reviews

Mini pill and spotting

How our community feel mini pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Stopped

36%

Don't know

9%

Out of the 22 reviews for mini pill, 7 people (32%) reported spotting.

Reviewers that reported spotting as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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

N/A

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Top side effects not reported

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
33 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  1 month ago

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

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Mini pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

50% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Period like cramps

46% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps

3

Tender breasts

46% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Vaginal discharge

41% 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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