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I switched to this pill from rigevidon which gave me crippling anxiety and low mood. As soon as i went on this pill it all went away so that was nice. I would have stayed on this pill if not for the fact i had a period of 7 days breakthrough bleeding when switching and then a 4 day break and i started bleeding again which i thought was going to go away but it didnt and i bled every day for over a month until i switched pills. I also realised id get slight moments of nausea for a few minutes throughout the day but if this was my only symptom it would be manageable. The second dealbreaker for me though was my complete loss of sex drive. It was non existent and the thought of anything remotely sexual or intimate would be uninteresting or id even feel slightly uncomfortable about the thought of it. Felt like it definitely affected me mentally because i felt it was my fault I didnt feel aroused when my boyfriend made a move. So yeah, don’t recommend this pill.

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The first side effect I really noted from being on this pill was very low mood (felt very emotional in situations where I'd normally feel fine) and breast tenderness as well. When I had my first period on the pill, it lasted for 38 days before I had to stop taking it.

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So far okay. 

I had mood swings and headaches in the first 2 weeks but that has stopped. I also got some spots on my chin. I am currently on a weight loss journey and have lost 14 lb since being on this pill (just under 2 months). My appetite hasn’t been impacted and my sex drive has improved since coming off the combined pill and going onto this 

Period wise, I had a light one after being on it for 7 days but I had just come off the combined pill so it was probably caused by a drop in Oestrogen. I haven’t had a period for nearly 6 weeks now but had cramping when it roughly due for about 4 days but no bleeding since the period at the start. 

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Having been on various combined pills since I was 13 due to incredibly heavy periods, I constantly experienced mood swings, migraines and acne on everything but Loestrin 20 (discontinued), and Gedarel (still had symptoms, just mild). I tried a mini pill this time, and it’s made a massive difference!

I had a light period for about 8 days when I first started, and haven’t had anything since. No symptoms during the time I would have been on it either beside the occasional mild headache.

My acne has been fractionally worse, but regular basic skincare has reduced it to no more than one or two small pimples at a time. I’ve lost a little bit of weight, my hair has stopped shedding so much, but my scalp can get dry and itchy sometimes and my hair needs more regular washing.

My moods have improved massively! I generally feel a lot more stable, energetic and positive, and people have commented on how much better I seem.

Very positive experience overall, just hoping it continues!

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For the first few weeks of taking the pill I noticed I had a lot of mood swings and negative feelings as well as having quite sore/tender breasts, achne on my face and back, and continuous period cramps. 
I have not experienced any type of bleeding since starting the pill, but I do still have regular cramps and lower back pains at the time I would have been on my period. The period pains I am getting on the pill are significantly worse than before I started taking it, but they are manageable with prescribed pain medication. 
Before I started the pill I had never suffered with any sort of achne, chronic headaches or migraines but these are all now regular for me. 
I would recommend this pill if you would like to stop heavy bleeding but be aware that there are some not so nice side effects that could occur. 

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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