Does progestogen-only / Mini pill cause more regular periods?
Reviewers that reported more regular periods as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 5 days ago
Generally a good pill but I am bleeding every week on it which is it’s main downside for me
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Used for 6 - 12 mo
30 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 21st Jan 24
The first three months were very positive, however, since then I have gained weight, become extremely emotional and my anxiety and mood changes increased. I had a heavy period every two weeks and spotting in between. I am now changing pills as advice from a doctor
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Used for 3 - 6 mo
20 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 26th Oct 23
I suffer with PCOS and migraines with aura so as a result was put on desogestrel. I would bleed for a week every two weeks. Every two months I'd have a heavy bleeding for 21 days. My skin got awful. I became miserable, but I'm pretty sure this was as a result of the side effects and not due to the pill itself. I was told to give it 6 months but these side effects just intensified.
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Progestogen-only / Mini pill common side effects
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
51% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported tender breasts
46% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported period like cramps
44% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal discharge
41% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported breast enlargement
39% of progestogen-only / Mini pill reviewers reported vaginal dryness