09/02/2019

Cilest

Combined pill

 4/5

About the reviewer

Age

26-30

Time used

8+ years

Had children

Yes

Height

5'1"/155cm

Weight

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

Currently using

No I've stopped using it

Experience

I did suffer from headaches but found as a contraceptive it was very good and even made my periods lighter

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

I don’t know / can’t tell

Periods

Lighter periods

Sex drive

No change

Side effects whilst taking

Migraines

Headaches

Dizziness

Aura symptoms

Dark body hair

Increased body hair

Enlarged breasts

Tender breasts

Better skin

High blood pressure

Spots or acne

Cystitus

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

Impact after using

Mood

Somewhat positively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

2 months

Sex drive

I don’t know / can’t tell

Headaches

Increased sweating

Dark body hair

Increased body hair

Spots or acne

Vaginal discharge

Experience after taking

It is frustrating having to return to condoms so the pill did make sex easier but I have had to stop for health reasons

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Cilest

Combined pill

About the reviewer

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Impact after using

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