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

55%

Don't know

5%

Out of the 22 reviews for mini pill, 3 people (14%) reported weight loss.

Reviewers that reported weight loss as a side effect

Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews

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

Mini pill  

Much better than other mini pills

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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

Used for 3 - 6 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
  •  3rd Aug 24

I’m on Desorex and I’ve had no changes to my body at all or no life threatening things (e.g. blood clots). I feel the same and i’d definitely recommend if you’ve spoken to your GP or sexual health clinic about family history!


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

50% of mini pill reviewers reported headaches

2

Period like cramps

46% of mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps

3

Tender breasts

46% of mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts

4

Vaginal discharge

41% 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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