Used for 1 - 3 mo
Lowdown54860
🇺🇸 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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Lauren0202
21st Aug 23
I am also having this issue with this pill. I am extremely bloated all of the time and have gained 2 stone in the 2 years I have been on it. I have the IBS symptoms you have been talking about. If you don't mind me asking, what did you switch to? I'm really struggling with this atm :(
Abbymac87
13th Sep 23
Hi @lauren0202 I'm sorry to say but I've not found a good alternative yet :-( I had the awful bloating too! I would just sit there feeling so uncomfortable and would be rushing to the loo after every meal and it all went away as soon as I came off it. I attempted zoely next but my mood went so bad I couldn't stop crying so I had to stop that. I'm trying to decide what on earth to try next that won't upset my skin and helps my mood but doesn't make my body poorly in other ways! Let me know if you try anything good alternatives.
Lowdown55580
2nd Feb 24
I just wanted to thank you. I’ve had horrible experiences with the Pill and I’m trying Qlaira thanks to your review
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Lauren0202
21st Aug 23
I am also having this issue with this pill. I am extremely bloated all of the time and have gained 2 stone in the 2 years I have been on it. I have the IBS symptoms you have been talking about. If you don't mind me asking, what did you switch to? I'm really struggling with this atm :(
Abbymac87
13th Sep 23
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Lowdown55580
2nd Feb 24
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