Does progestogen-only / Mini pill cause vaginal dryness?
How our community feel they have been impacted by vaginal dryness on progestogen-only / Mini pill
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
None or not sure
61%
A bit
14%
Quite a bit
11%
A great deal
8%
A lot
7%
Out of the 1265 reviews for progestogen-only / Mini pill, 0 people (0%) reported vaginal dryness.
Reviewers that reported vaginal dryness as a side effect
Data is taken from self reported Lowdown user reviews
Used for 6 - 12 mo
24 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 3 days ago
Generally a good pill but I am bleeding every week on it which is it’s main downside for me
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 8+ yr
36 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 4 days ago
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.
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
Used for 1 - 3 mo
28 years old
🇬🇧 UK
• 1 week ago
Constant spotting throughout use. Skin had a few spots but generally felt less smooth, larger pores and oilier. Noticeable decrease in sex drive. More apathetic mood.
Top side effects not reported
0 helpful
0 comments
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
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