20/08/2019

Loestrin 20

Combined pill

 3/5

About the reviewer

Age

18-25

Time used

18 months - 3 years

Had children

Height

5'7"/170cm

Weight

60kg - 65kg / 9st 6lb - 10st 3lb

Currently using

Yes I'm using it currently

Experience

On the whole, the mental and physical side effects of the pill which I’m using have been manageable and they haven’t outweighed the benefits. However, I am still worried about possible long term effects like depression or not being able to have children.

Impact whilst taking

Mood

Somewhat negatively

Weight

I gained weight

Periods

Lighter periods

Sex drive

No change

Side effects whilst taking

No effects

Dark body hair

Increased body hair

High blood pressure

Spots or acne

Increased sweating

Tender breasts

Womb cramps

Vaginal discharge

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