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Combined pill side effects

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53% of Combined pill reviewers reported tender breasts

48% of Combined pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge

48% of Combined pill reviewers reported breast enlargement

44% of Combined pill reviewers reported period like cramps

40% of Combined pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness


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Used for 1 - 3 mo
37 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  today

  •  Stopped using

Sadly this pill effected my mood very very badly. During the 17 pills where the progestin used in it was at its highest I suffered extreme suicidal thoughts and couldn't get out of bed for several days. I realised it was the pill and immediately stopped taking it and my mood stabilised pretty quickly once it was out my system. Obviously we are all different and I think I'm quite sensitive to synthetic progesterone, I also already struggle with pms and very low mood before my period. That is actually why I was trying this pill to try and help my pms but it made everything even worse. So it might be fine for you but for me it was a massive no.

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Used for 12 - 18 mo
22 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 day ago

  •  Still using

I changed which pill I was using due to problems with mood, and honestly, I don't think much has changed. I take the pill for 3 months at a time and have a break—the periods are a lot more variable in terms of side effects (some are awful but some are more bearable), but are definitely heavier.


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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
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🇬🇧 UK
  •  1 day ago

  •  Stopped using

i was on this pill for maybe 2 years or less, awful. i’ve came off it about a week ago and i’ve started a new one called lizinna. my sex drive decreased a lot , i was always agitated about everything that much it started affecting my relationship. i gained weight which was shocking as i have a fast metabolism and used to be skinny. i became very lazy and just wanted to rot in bed all the time . everything just annoyed me and i had terrible mood swings not recommended


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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
25 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 days ago

  •  Stopped using

Rigevidon impacted my moods so negatively - my anxiety and depression were at an all time high and I was prescribed medication for this. I gained a lot of weight and was also so prone to thrush.


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Used for 18 mo - 3 yr
23 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 days ago

  •  Still using

Been on this pill for a few years and absolutely loving it. I’ve previously been on a different pill and had the implant both of which I felt made me crazy. This one makes me feel the most myself I don’t have a fault to say about it at all!


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Used for 3 - 5 yr
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 days ago

  •  Still using

My main reason for taking the pill is for stopping my period and contraceptive second. I don't take the 7 day break. I have heavy periods and now I don't have to worry about it anymore. However, after 3 months or so I do experience breakthrough bleeding, so it doesn't stop me bleeding completely. This was better than my experience on Gederal 30/150 as I was more prone to spotting monthly compared to the quarterly bleeding I have using Millinette on a lower hormone dose.


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Used for 8+ yr
34 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  2 days ago

  •  Stopped using

On this for about 14 years, taking a few short 6 months breaks. Only in hindsight can I connect the dots on some side effects including eczema (many people go on the pill for acne, it has a drying effect so you can imagine for someone with dry skin it makes it worse) and recurrent UTIs. These symptoms became pronounced when going on and off the pill in my 30s. Dryness and loss of libido when trying to go back on it again recently was unmanageable. Sex drive and sensitivity completely disappeared. 6 weeks later I am working it out of my system and sensitivity and libido is slowly coming back. I would also question the role the pill has played in depression and anxiety over the years. I have no evidence for this but can only say that coming off it I have never felt more peaceful or like myself. Since I have fairly light periods and no other menstrual or health issues except eczema I would say going on the pill was the wrong choice for me in hindsight and have since educated myself on my hormones and am using natural cycles.


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Used for 3 - 5 yr
43 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 days ago

  •  Still using

Noriimin has not effected me in a negative way and the only side effect I have is bloating. It keeps my have a very light bleed when on the 7 day break each month.


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Used for 6 - 12 mo
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 days ago

  •  Still using

Overall I’m very pleased with Drovelis. No weight changes or mood swings. Periods are regular and not painful at all.


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Used for 5 - 8 yr
26 years old
🇬🇧 UK
  •  3 days ago

  •  Still using

I've been on Rigevidon for years now. It took some time at first for my body to adjust to the hormones – I felt some mood swings and whatnot – but after a few months, everything levelled out. Now, it's been a really convenient way to stay protected


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