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

Stopped

36%

Don't know

8%

Out of the 25 reviews for mini pill, 9 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 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  today

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.

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Worse skin

2 more effects

0 helpful

0 comments

Used for 3 - 6 mo
33 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  29th Dec 24

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


Worse skin

0 helpful

0 comments

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

Much better than other mini pills


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

56% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Period like cramps

44% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps

3

Tender breasts

40% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Vaginal discharge

36% 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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