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Rated 3.0
6 reviews
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Frequency
91% - 99+%
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None
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Effect on fertility
Rated 2.6
398 reviews
Daily
Frequency
91% - 99+%
Effectiveness
None
Blood clot risk
None
Effect on fertility
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6 reviews
Used for 3 - 6 mo
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 22nd Feb 23
I am currently on Norethindrone and i do not recommend it. I have been eating healthy and trying to stay active. I have gained a total of 7lb in the last 3 months. It does not matter what diet i am on. I keep gaining weight. I also got mild headaches in the beginning. My breast are super tender and they feel larger. My appetite has increased a lot from being on this pill. I am planning on no longer taking this mini pill.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 21st Mar 21
This medication improved my skin and stopped my periods and I didn’t get pregnant so it definitely went above and beyond it’s job. However, I’ve gained 15 pounds thus far and it seems like thats continuing to go up. I will likely stop taking it soon for that reason alone. Otherwise, it’s been the perfect experience of birth control.
Gained weight
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Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 26th Sep 19
This has worked well for me for years, no side effects (I already had migraines) and it reduced and lightened my periods.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 22nd Feb 23
I am currently on Norethindrone and i do not recommend it. I have been eating healthy and trying to stay active. I have gained a total of 7lb in the last 3 months. It does not matter what diet i am on. I keep gaining weight. I also got mild headaches in the beginning. My breast are super tender and they feel larger. My appetite has increased a lot from being on this pill. I am planning on no longer taking this mini pill.
Somewhat negative mood
1 more effect
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 21st Mar 21
This medication improved my skin and stopped my periods and I didn’t get pregnant so it definitely went above and beyond it’s job. However, I’ve gained 15 pounds thus far and it seems like thats continuing to go up. I will likely stop taking it soon for that reason alone. Otherwise, it’s been the perfect experience of birth control.
Gained weight
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Used for 5 - 8 yr
Lowdown user
🇬🇧 UK
• 26th Sep 19
This has worked well for me for years, no side effects (I already had migraines) and it reduced and lightened my periods.
Top side effects not reported
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Cerazette pill reviews
398 reviews
Used for 12 - 18 mo
44 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
It helped with my anxiety and insomnia. I definitely started sleeping better
Somewhat positive mood
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
50 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 9th Sep 24
Most of my life I was on Mercilon combined pills which was the only one working for me after tried few in my early 20tis. Had them with some breaks . Later I tried mini pill for few months which didn’t work for me. Mostly because of painful red spots on my neck like acne. Now I am 50 can’t take combined pills and trying the progesterone pills. Tried 1 month Cerazette but stopped after 1 month. I didn’t want to eat Titanium dioxide . Now 2 months in I am on Zelleta. Having acne on my chin and around my mouth. Now have very bad numbness in my hands especially during the night . And some in my legs too . Finishing 2nd pack but coming of it now . Can’t feel my fingers. My hands hurt . It’s not menaupase or lower estrogen level as got this suddenly within days. Very low sex drive like I am switched off completely . Also mood swings with anxiety. I am done with desogestrel pills they are not good for my heath, never was. I am trying natural cycles with app next . And my period should be completely stopping soon with my age.Also, Didn’t have any period with these pills.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th Jul 24
I had breakthrough bleeding every day for almost 6 months starting from the day after my first pill. Sometimes heavy like a period but mainly spotting but it never stopped. Eventually the nurse advised it’s probably not for me and told me to stop taking it. It gave me no other negative effects but I thought that was negative enough!
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
44 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 2 weeks ago
It helped with my anxiety and insomnia. I definitely started sleeping better
Somewhat positive mood
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
50 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 9th Sep 24
Most of my life I was on Mercilon combined pills which was the only one working for me after tried few in my early 20tis. Had them with some breaks . Later I tried mini pill for few months which didn’t work for me. Mostly because of painful red spots on my neck like acne. Now I am 50 can’t take combined pills and trying the progesterone pills. Tried 1 month Cerazette but stopped after 1 month. I didn’t want to eat Titanium dioxide . Now 2 months in I am on Zelleta. Having acne on my chin and around my mouth. Now have very bad numbness in my hands especially during the night . And some in my legs too . Finishing 2nd pack but coming of it now . Can’t feel my fingers. My hands hurt . It’s not menaupase or lower estrogen level as got this suddenly within days. Very low sex drive like I am switched off completely . Also mood swings with anxiety. I am done with desogestrel pills they are not good for my heath, never was. I am trying natural cycles with app next . And my period should be completely stopping soon with my age.Also, Didn’t have any period with these pills.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th Jul 24
I had breakthrough bleeding every day for almost 6 months starting from the day after my first pill. Sometimes heavy like a period but mainly spotting but it never stopped. Eventually the nurse advised it’s probably not for me and told me to stop taking it. It gave me no other negative effects but I thought that was negative enough!
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
29 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 10th Jul 24
Since beginning this pill I have been strictly observing my weight and other side effects. Other birth control methods were unsuitable for me as I experience migraines. So far, I have had minimal side effects and have not noticed any impact on my mood or weight. I have had some small spots appear on my chin, I feel my breasts have gotten a little bit bigger (but I have actually lost weight since starting cerazette). I have had irregular bleeding/periods as the hormones are settling into my system, which has been annoying for myself and for my partner but better than the alternative, which is the point in taking the pill anyway. So far I'm happy to have chosen Cerazette and hope this will continue.
Worse skin
1 more effect
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 22nd Jun 24
Was great for 2 years, no side effects. Then after 2 years was getting very irregular bleeding even though you get no periods on this pill. That is why I stopped using it.
Top side effects not reported
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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
32 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 13th Jun 24
Took it for 2 years. It numbed and blunted my feelings and led to outbursts because I wasn’t aware I was feeling bad in the first place. Had a terrible effect on my ADHD and made my meds much less effective, leading to massive burn out. I was sooo depressed and angry, and couldn’t figure out why. I had a light period non stop!!! I started getting the worst acne, which I found out was hormonal acne. This was what prompted me to stop! And I’m so glad I did!!! Using a combined pill with some estrogen right now and it’s been a total game changer!
Very negative mood
2 more effects
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Used for 5 - 8 yr
44 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 21st May 24
I used this pill for my mental and physical health. I had debilitating periods for years along with servere mood swings. This has helped a lot along side using Sertraline
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
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Used for 1 - 3 mo
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 20th May 24
Was really anxious about taking these after coming off rigevidon however I’m pleasantly surprised. Minor spotting episodes during the first few months of taking but not bothersome. My skin and hair are oilier but not unmanageable. No more intense period pains or heavy bleeding.
Somewhat positive mood
1 more effect
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Used for 12 - 18 mo
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 15th May 24
I actually really loved the Cerazette mini pill. It basically stopped my periods, so pretty amazing because my period cramps are unbearable. I was really sad when I had to stop taking it but I just couldn't deal with the extreme acne it gave me. It started about 3 weeks after starting Cerazette and it vanished within a couple months of stopping it so I am 100 percent sure it was this pill. I have never before or since had acne at all (apart from when I was a teenager eons ago, but basically I am not someone who ever has it). I am waiting for a mini pill that will not give me acne, meanwhile I make due with the combined pill.
Somewhat positive mood
2 more effects
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Used for 8+ yr
36 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 14th May 24
I used Cerazette for 15 years and didn't really think about it, which is a testament to how few notable side effects I had. Worked effectively, and didn't hugely affect my appearance (skin or weight) which was very important to me when I began taking it at 21. However, I suffered from headaches / migraines almost weekly which I never connected to Cerazette until I stopped taking it, and since then they've gone completely (it's now been almost a year since I last took a pill). I've also got so much more energy, and my libido came back as soon as I got my periods back. Overall, if you can't take the combined pill and want a hormonal option, I really would recommend it, but be mindful that some side effects might come on slowly over years.
Somewhat negative mood
2 more effects
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