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%
16%
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
Used for 3 - 6 mo
31 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2 weeks ago
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
Somewhat negative mood
3 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
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
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
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
2 more effects
0 helpful
0 comments
Mini pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Headaches
55% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches
Tender breasts
43% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Breast enlargement
41% of mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
Period like cramps
41% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps
Lower back pain
34% of mini pill reviewers reported lower back pain

