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Mini pill and periods to stop

How our community feel mini pill has affected their periods

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Stopped

36%

Irregular

32%

Spotting

32%

Lighter

18%

More regular

14%

Heavier

14%

Don't know

9%

Out of the 22 reviews for mini pill, 8 people (36%) reported periods to stop.

Reviewers that reported periods to stop as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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

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

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Worse skin

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  31st Oct 24

Much better than other mini pills

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Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  26th Sep 24

10/10 highly recommend. Stopped my periods which increased my quality of life!

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Very positive mood

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

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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