Contraception Reviews

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

Don't know

7%

No change

2%

Out of the 41 reviews for mini pill, 15 people (37%) reported periods to stop.

Reviewers that reported periods to stop as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Mini pill  
Used for 12 - 18 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  11th Feb 26

Mini pill  

I had break through bleeding for about the first 4 months. After my period stopped completely. I'm a bit more tired, but no depression or mood swings.

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Improved skin

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  10th Feb 26

I do have a heart problem hence as to why my obgyn has switched me to a progestin only bc. I do like that i dont get my period anymore but i HATE the vaginal dryness. Im considering moving on to something else because i cant take it anymore honestly.


Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
24 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  3rd Dec 25

No pain


Improved skin

1 more effect

1 helpful

0 comments

Mini pill common side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

1

Headaches

54% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Tender breasts

44% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts

3

Period like cramps

42% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps

4

Breast enlargement

39% of mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

5

Lower back pain

34% of mini pill reviewers reported lower back pain


Possible mini pill side effects

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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