Contraception Reviews

Mini pill and weight gaining

How our community feel mini pill has affected their weight

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

41%

Don't know

9%

Out of the 44 reviews for mini pill, 15 people (34%) reported weight gaining.

Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Mini pill  
Used for 3 - 6 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  2 weeks ago

Mini pill  

Honestly this pill helped me correct extreme anemia and I had far less severe side effects than combination pills I’ve tried. It’s been about 5 months and I do still have some irritability and bloating/weight gain from the initial adjustments but it seems to be getting better over time. I was terrified to take any kind of hormonal birth control because I have severe PMDD and it made it worse in the past, but this was actually manageable and I don’t go through 3 different personalities every month

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Somewhat negative mood

3 more effects

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Used for 6 - 12 mo
23 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  4th Mar 26

Still affected by a bit of acne, but not experiencing mood swings like when I was on Yaz. However, I am having severe break through bleeding every few weeks, and it lasts for 1-2 weeks every time unless I stop taking the pills and let it happen.


Worse skin

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

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.


Improved skin

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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

43% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts

3

Breast enlargement

41% of mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

4

Period like cramps

41% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps

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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