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
50%
15%
Don't know
5%
Out of the 20 reviews for mini pill, 6 people (30%) reported weight gaining.
Reviewers that reported weight gaining as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
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
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 30th Aug 24
I just feel as if Norinthdrone isn’t agreeing with me but this is my second time being prescribed this particular birthcontrol for my Endo since it’s progestin only and I’m trying to make it work to be healthy and no get pregnant but it’s really taking a toll on me and my new marriage…I don’t know if I should stay and deal with the side effects and Endo or get off of it and deal with Endo pain and maybe a pregnancy.
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 28th May 24
Took OPill after pregnancy, to fill the gap before going back to IUD. Ease of access is a big plus (picked up at grocery store, no prescription needed). First period was weird: started spotting at around the normal time of month, but just stayed like that for about a week before starting "in earnest", at which point it was fairly normal. Feeling a reduction in libido and sexual sensitivity, but could also be related to post-pregnancy hormone fluctuations.
Decreased sex drive
1 more effect
0 helpful
0 comments
Mini pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
45% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps
Headaches
45% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches
Breast enlargement
40% of mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Tender breasts
40% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Vaginal discharge
35% of mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge