Brand not listed (Combined pill) Review

25/06/2019

Combined pill

 3/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

6 - 12 months

Had children

Height

5'8"/172.5cm

Weight

55kg - 60kg / 8st 9lb - 9st 6lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

I felt this pill helped with my mood swings during the three weeks per month of taking the contraceptive. However, during the one week break for my period my moods significantly decreased (more than I had noticed with any pill before).

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Very negatively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Irregular periods

Sex drive

Loss of sex drive

Side effects whilst taking

Dizziness

Tender breasts

High blood pressure

Enlarged breasts

Increased body hair

Better skin

Increased sweating

Back pain

Vaginal dryness

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Thrush

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