Contraception Reviews

Mini pill and weight loss

How our community feel mini pill has affected their weight

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

No change

52%

Don't know

4%

Out of the 25 reviews for mini pill, 4 people (16%) reported weight loss.

Reviewers that reported weight loss as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

Used for 1 - 3 mo
21 years old
🇺🇸 US
  •  15th Feb 25

It does what it needs to do, pregnancy prevention. Intense emotional fluctuations following the “usual” postpartum journey is definitely a downside

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Very negative mood

3 more effects

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

Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  26th Sep 24

10/10 highly recommend. Stopped my periods which increased my quality of life!


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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