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I have been on Hana for the past 10 months. It started with a massive breakthrough bleed, and then as the months have gone on, my periods have become more irregular, later and lighter. This month my period has stopped altogether. 
Me and my partner use Hana, condoms and the pull out method as I really don't want to get pregnant. Having been on this pill, I've had a lower sex drive and lower mood. 

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I was apprehensive about taking a progesterone only pill as I have friends who didn't get on with it but I have been very pleasantly surprised. I'm on my 4th pack and have had 1 period in that time. The only notable side effect is vaginal dryness. I still get wet during foreplay/ sex but definitely not as much. 

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I’ve had constant bleeding with it apart from that it’s been great after nearly everything else disagreeing with me spoke to a lowdown Gp who was amazing she has given me an action plan with what I should do going forward and different options to try etc. Giving that ago for the next 6 weeks to see if there is any difference with the bleeding. 

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I had really terrible bloating with Hana unfortunately. My periods were also irregular. Maybe would of been ok if I stayed on it longer than 2 months but found the bloating a bit too much for me. 

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Continuous bleeding. A few days of nothing then continuing again

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I had extremely painful periods to the point where I was missing work every month. After trying and failing to get help from my GP, I bought some Hana over the counter in an act of desperation. It's helped immensely with my pain (not gone away, but doesn't debilitate me anymore) and has had the unexpected side affect of making me calmer in general, presumably due to this pill balancing out my hormones. I don't get depressed or hysterical around my period anymore, and feel more in control of my emotions. Glad I tried it. 

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Was worried mostly about if this would make me gain weight and lose my sex drive. I haven’t noticed any of these side effects. However, I have been lightly bleeding the full time I’ve been on it (just over one month) but this may be my body getting used to it. Also, this pill gave me thrush however I am very prone to it.

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My skin has cleared up massively and my headspace feels more clearer and positive

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Started this pill back in July after coming
Off the combined pill (Lucette) due to migraines, this pill has caused weight gain and I have been non stop bleeding on/off everyday for 2 months not very heavy but it’s been constant. It’s also given me the worst acne on my face the spots are massive and very painful, as soon as I stopped taking the pill my face has started to clear up! Others might get on better but this wasn’t the one for me either.

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Progesterone only / Mini pill-Desogestrel-review-id-18359

I was put on this pill over lockdown as the doctors were shut so I was told to give it a try. I had a period for over 2 months and was constantly sad and anxious. My breasts were the most sore they’ve ever been and I’m only an A cup but it’s so bad even walking up the stairs is torture. My skin also broke out I just don’t think it’s the pill for me

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Progesterone only / Mini pill-Desogestrel-review-id-18066

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Progesterone only / Mini pill-Desogestrel-review-id-17259

Had no problems at all. Would recommend. I had migraines before taking this pill, it’s why I was switched to it. It hasn’t caused my headaches/ migraines

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Progesterone only / Mini pill-Desogestrel-review-id-13709

I have migraines anyway so I can’t say whether they were caused by contraception or not. Stopped period completely after bleeding for 1 month straight but worth it for not having another period in a  couple years

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Periods took while a while to get back to normal even though I was only on the pill for 3 months. Noticed I wasn’t as negative in mood when off of it.

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Had constant bleeding for pretty much the whole 3 months I tried it:( only stopped when given a further hormone pill from my GP-which made me feel awful. Plus side for me was that I didn’t have much breast tenderness or bloating.

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Progesterone only / Mini pill-Desogestrel-review-id-12530

I got on well - only had to stop using due to migraines. I’ve now been prescribed Noriday and am soon to see if I get on well with it. Used Cerelle for a week whilst i was switching too and it was fine, loss of sex drive and dryness have been a bit of a deal but nothing I couldn’t handle so the only reason I’m changing is because of the migraines.

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Progesterone only / Mini pill-Desogestrel-review-id-12432

Since being on this pill I've constantly spotted for 6 months. I was absolutely fine mental health wise before but now anxious thoughts and feelings are affecting my daily behaviours. I have constant breast pain and my hair is constantly greasy, my hairdresser says this is due to the hormones in the pill. I've noticed an increase in spots which are also scarring when they go. Struggling to decide which contraception to move to instead.

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Progesterone only / Mini pill-Desogestrel-review-id-12456

I have taken Desorex for the past 7 months with no problems apart from maybe slight mood swings, my periods also stopped. I got given Desogestrel which I understand is the generic brand they give out. It gives me bad bad headaches I would definitely steer away from this brand.

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