Side effects
Mini pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Period like cramps
56% of Mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps
Migraines
44% of Mini pill reviewers reported migraines
Tender breasts
44% of Mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts
Headaches
44% of Mini pill reviewers reported headaches
Vaginal discharge
33% of Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
Mini pill rare side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
11% of Mini pill reviewers reported high blood pressure
11% of Mini pill reviewers reported thrush
11% of Mini pill reviewers reported lower back pain
Possible Mini pill side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
- Period like cramps (56%)
- Migraines (44%)
- Tender breasts (44%)
- Headaches (44%)
- Vaginal discharge (33%)
- Breast enlargement (33%)
- Hair loss (33%)
- Sweating more than usual (22%)
- Migraine with aura (22%)
- Discomfort wearing contact lenses (11%)
- Dizziness (11%)
- Vaginal dryness (11%)
- High blood pressure (11%)
- Thrush (11%)
- Lower back pain (11%)
- Nausea or vomiting (0%)
- Cystitis (0%)
- Body hair getting darker (0%)
- Body hair increase (0%)
- A latex allergy (0%)
- Pelvic infection (0%)
Reviews
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown user
🇺🇸 US
• 3 weeks ago
When I started take this pill 3 weeks in I noticed my hair falling out I took it almost 2 months iv been off of it 3 weeks and my hair is still falling out when will it stop
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
29 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 16th Jan 24
Some irregular bleeding and headaches in the first few weeks but overall a good experience. This is the first birthcontrol pill that did not give me mood swings and depressive feelings.
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
25 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 2nd Nov 23
Chosen due to migraine with aura risk, had hair loss but could be unrelated. I did not bleed for first 3 months, now I do not bleed on the placebo week, but in the third week of a new pack
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Used for 5 - 8 yr
57 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 10th Oct 23
I didn't experience any side effects or issues while taking the pill. The hardest thing was remembering to take the pill at the same time every day. And, while I was traveling, I always brought the pill in my purse so I had it if my baggage got lost. My experience with the pill was great- effective and easy.
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
18 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 7th Oct 23
It has improved my period pain a lot but it’s made me extremely irritable and moody and depressed and I’ve been experiencing frequent headaches for 2 months. I am planning to switch off of it for the sake of my mental health.
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
42 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 3rd Oct 23
This pill has helped me so much with heavy periods. The first month I spotted, then had a quick, light period. The second month was the lightest period I've had in years. The issue I'm having is I have more cramps on it than off, and the biggest issue is that it's making me moody and tense. I love what it's done for my period physically, but I'm snapping at my family much more than I used to. I see the doctor next week. I'm not sure what I'll do yet.
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
22 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 4th Sep 23
I've experienced less pain around my uterus and ovaries, cysts are reduced, my breast are slightly enlarged and tender, my bones (especially hip, knee, and ankle joints) ache and hurt occasionally, mysex drive seems to have increased (I still find my partner very attractive just as before, which based on experiences I've seen others go through was a potential risk).
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
32 years old
🇺🇸 US
• 27th Aug 23
Severe menstrual period and severe cramping I have never felt pain like this in my life and I'm 32 years old.
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